When Can Encephalocele Be Detected?
When Can Encephalocele Be Detected? Usually encephaloceles are visible deformities and are diagnosed immediately after birth. Occasionally, a small encephalocele in the nasal or forehead region can go undetected. Sometimes encephaloceles are detected during a routine prenatal ultrasound, at as early as 13 weeks’ gestation. When does an encephalocele form? Encephalocele (pronounced en-sef-a-lo-seal) is a