2021
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.16122
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Large Primary Transethmoidal Encephalocele Presenting in an Adult

Abstract: Transethmoidal encephaloceles are rare and most commonly present at birth with congenital abnormalities, cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea, or visual symptoms. Here, we report the case of a 43-year-old presenting with longstanding headache, blurry vision, anosmia, and rhinorrhea. Magnetic resonance imaging confirmed a transethmoidal encephalocele. The patient underwent craniotomy for resection of the encephalocele and repair of the cribriform defect. The postoperative course was uneventful, and the patient was di… Show more

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