DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sjmcr.2025.v13i10.043

Pages: 2374-2379

Meningoencephaloceles pose a complex challenge in both diagnosis and treatment, requiring a multidisciplinary approach for optimal management. This case report presents the clinical presentation, diagnostic workup, and management of a 3-year-old patient with a left ethmoidal meningoencephalocele. The patient exhibited symptoms of snoring and unilateral left nasal obstruction since early childhood. Imaging studies, particularly CT scan, revealed a left-sided brain herniation through a defect in the cribriform plate. Subsequent endonasal surgical repair was performed, resulting in a successful outcome with no postoperative complications. The discussion delves into diverse skull base reconstruction strategies and graft materials, underscoring the significance of meticulous surgical planning and comprehensive postoperative care.