We describe a case of parietal cephalocele. MRI and MR venography were useful for accurate anatomical depiction. We speculate on developmental pathogenesis in the context of the literature available.

Keywords:
Atretic cephalocele, Cranial meningocele, Magnetic resonance imaging, Encephalocele
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