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Two cases of fronto-ethmoidal cranioceles have been presented. Its embryology, differential diagnosis and the factors affecting the prognosis have been discussed.
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Bhatia, P.L., Sanasam, J.C., Singh, A.J. et al. Fronto-ethmoidal cranioceles. Indian J Otolaryngol 33, 104–106 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02992346
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