Transphenoidal Meningohydroencephalocoele

Abstract

A case of transsphenoidal meningohydroencephalocoele is presented. The clinical features and pathogenic factors are discussed briefly. An awareness of this condition should prevent attempted biopsy—which might otherwise prove disasterous. Air or contrast cisternography, with plain or computerised tomographic radiology, would seem to be the investigation of choice.

Key Words:

• Sphenoid sinus
• encephalocoele
• hypopituitarism