Types of Encephalocele by Location
Nasoethmoidal encephalocele
A nasoethmoidal encephalocele is a frontoethmoidal subtype that protrudes along the side of the nose, between the nasal bones and the ethmoid.
In short: Nasoethmoidal encephalocele
- It appears along the side of the nose.
- It is one of three frontoethmoidal subtypes.
- It is an anterior, sincipital lesion.
- Reconstruction aims to restore both function and a symmetric nose.
What it is
It is a frontoethmoidal encephalocele emerging along the nasal sidewall, between the nasal bones and the ethmoid bone. Its location distinguishes it from the nasofrontal subtype, which emerges at the bridge.
Understanding Nasoethmoidal encephalocele
Its position along the nasal sidewall influences the reconstructive plan, which aims to restore both function and a symmetric nasal appearance. Like other frontoethmoidal types, it can affect eye spacing and is repaired by a combined neurosurgery-craniofacial team. Because the face grows over time, the appearance after repair continues to evolve.
Why it matters
Knowing where the protrusion emerges helps families understand the reconstructive goals for the nose and central face, and why repair is planned around this specific anatomy.
Common questions
Where does it appear?
Along the side of the nose.
How is it different from nasofrontal?
It emerges to the side rather than at the bridge.
Who repairs it?
A combined neurosurgery-craniofacial team.
Bottom line
A nasoethmoidal encephalocele protrudes along the side of the nose as a frontoethmoidal subtype.
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