A birth defect where brain tissue protrudes through an opening in the skull, forming a bulge or sac.
From Greek enkephalos (brain) + kele (hernia, rupture), medical term for a herniation of brain tissue through the skull.
This congenital condition happens when the skull doesn't fully close during fetal development—modern ultrasound can now detect it before birth, allowing doctors to prepare for surgery.
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