Abstract
Osteopetrosis is a condition in which there is a defect in bone resorption by osteoclasts. With thickening of the skull and skull base, the cranial capacity becomes compromised and skull foramina gradually occlude, resulting in a wide range of neurological symptoms and signs. We present a case of autosomal dominant osteopetrosis with temporal lobe epilepsy and nasal obstruction due to acquired bifrontal encephaloceles associated with a decreased intracranial capacity. Neurosurgical reconstruction of the frontal skull base alleviated the symptoms of epilepsy and nasal obstruction.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 79-81 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Acta neurochirurgica |
Volume | 149 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2007 |
Keywords
- Encephalocele
- Epilepsy
- Osteopetrosis