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Lateral meningocele

Last edited: 4/15/2026

Overview

Lateral meningocele syndrome is characterized by multiple lateral meningoceles, often accompanied by additional features such as osteosclerosis, Wormian bones, craniofacial anomalies, and developmental delay 1.

Diagnosis

  • Key Diagnostic Criteria: Multiple lateral meningoceles, thickened calvaria, Wormian bones, malar hypoplasia, downslanted palpebral fissures, high narrow palate, cryptorchidism in males 1.
  • Recommended Tests: Imaging studies (CT, MRI) to visualize meningoceles and skeletal anomalies 1.
  • Additional Findings: Presence of ligamentous laxity, keloid formation, hypotonia, and developmental delay may support diagnosis 1.
  • Management

  • First-Line Treatments: Surgical intervention for symptomatic meningoceles 1.
  • Adjunctive Treatments: Physical therapy for hypotonia and developmental support 1.
  • Specific Interventions: No specific drug doses mentioned for pharmacological management 1.
  • Special Populations

  • Pediatrics: Developmental delay and hypotonia require early intervention and supportive care 1.
  • Comorbidities: No specific management strategies detailed for comorbidities beyond general supportive care 1.
  • Key Recommendations

  • Diagnose lateral meningocele syndrome based on clinical features including multiple lateral meningoceles and characteristic craniofacial anomalies (Evidence: Moderate 1).
  • Utilize imaging studies (CT, MRI) for comprehensive assessment of skeletal anomalies and meningoceles (Evidence: Moderate 1).
  • Consider surgical correction for symptomatic meningoceles and implement physical therapy for hypotonia and developmental delays (Evidence: Expert opinion 1).
  • References

    1 Gripp KW, Scott CI, Hughes HE, Wallerstein R, Nicholson L, States L et al.. Lateral meningocele syndrome: three new patients and review of the literature. American journal of medical genetics 1997. link

    Original source

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      Lateral meningocele syndrome: three new patients and review of the literature.Gripp KW, Scott CI, Hughes HE, Wallerstein R, Nicholson L, States L et al. American journal of medical genetics (1997)

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