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About Encephalocele
Encephalocele is a rare but serious birth defect where part of the brain protrudes through an opening in the skull. Treatment often involves complex surgery and ongoing medical care, leading to significant prescription costs for families. TheDrugClub helps families manage these expenses, ensuring access to vital medications at affordable prices.
Encephalocele is a type of neural tube defect, a birth anomaly occurring when the neural tube, which forms the brain and spinal cord, doesn't close completely during early pregnancy. This results in a sac-like protrusion of brain tissue, cerebrospinal fluid, and/or the membranes covering the brain (meninges) through a skull opening. The severity varies greatly depending on the size and location of the protrusion and what brain structures are involved. Symptoms can range from minor cosmetic issues to severe neurological problems, including developmental delays, seizures, vision problems, and hydrocephalus.
The primary treatment for encephalocele is surgical repair, typically performed in
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