A student reads in a chart that a baby was born with an encephalocele. The student asks the healthcare professional to explain this condition. What explanation by the healthcare professional is best?
A)A herniation or protrusion of brain and meninges through a defect in the skull
B)A protruding saclike cyst of meninges filled with spinal fluid and is a mild form of spina bifida
C)Protrusion of a saclike cyst containing meninges, spinal fluid, and a portion of the spinal cord through a defect in the posterior arch of a vertebra
D)Premature closure of one or more of the cranial sutures during the first 18 to 20 months of an infant's life

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Encephalocele refers to a herniation or protrusion of brain and meninges through a defect in the skull, resulting in a saclike structure. A meningocele is a saclike cyst of meninges filled with spinal fluid. A myelomeningocele contains meninges, spinal fluid, and a portion of the spinal cord with nerves. Craniosynostosis causes malformations due to premature closure of sutures.

A Student Reads in a Chart That a Baby Was