Parietal Encephalocele With Fenestrated Superior Sagittal Sinus And Persistent Falcine Sinus

We present a case of a newborn with a fenestrated superior sagittal sinus and persistent falcine sinus with a parietal encephalocele. The patient was born full-term without any associated pregnancy complications other than meconium-stained amniotic fluid at delivery. Following delivery, MRI brain demonstrated midline parietal encephalocele, persistent falcine sinus, fenestration of the superior sagittal sinus at the level of the encephalocele, subependymal heterotopia, and thick tectum. The patient underwent resection and repair on day 2 of life. MRI performed at 15 weeks of life showed a mild increase in the size of lateral ventricles. The patient did not require a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. This is a novel case that provides a valuable contribution to the existing body of literature about congenital encephalocele associated with persistent falcine sinus, fenestrated superior sagittal sinus, subependymal heterotopia, and thick tectum.