Types of Encephalocele by Location
Interfrontal encephalocele
An interfrontal encephalocele is a midline anterior encephalocele located between the frontal bones.
In short: Interfrontal encephalocele
- It sits in the midline of the forehead.
- It is an anterior type.
- It is repaired with craniofacial techniques.
- It is evaluated for contents and associated findings.
What it is
It is a midline encephalocele located between the two frontal bones of the forehead. As a midline anterior lesion, it is a classic example of how midline closure problems produce central-forehead defects.
Understanding Interfrontal encephalocele
As a midline forehead lesion, it is evaluated for its contents and associated findings and repaired with attention to both closure and facial appearance. Because it sits in the central forehead, craniofacial reconstruction considers the appearance of this visible area, and — as with other anterior types — the result continues to evolve as the facial skeleton grows.
Why it matters
Understanding that an interfrontal encephalocele is a midline forehead lesion helps families see why repair addresses both the protrusion and the appearance of the central forehead, and why it is planned by a combined team.
Common questions
Where is it?
In the midline of the forehead, between the frontal bones.
Is it anterior?
Yes.
Who repairs it?
A combined neurosurgery-craniofacial team.
Bottom line
An interfrontal encephalocele is a midline forehead lesion between the frontal bones.
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