A newborn child has a herniation of brain and meninges through a defect in the occipital area of the skull. This condition is known as:
A) encephalocele.
B) meningocele.
C) arachnoidocele.
D) anencephalocele.

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The description given in the question is characteristic of an encephalocele, which is a type of neural tube defect where there is protrusion of the brain and meninges through a defect in the skull. Option B (meningocele) describes a similar condition, but where only the meninges protrude. Option C (arachnoidocele) is not a recognized medical term. Option D (anencephalocele) describes a more severe form of encephalocele where much of the brain tissue is missing.

A Newborn Child Has a Herniation of Brain and Meninges