👉 The term "derencephalocele" refers to a deformity in which the brain stem (the part of the brain that controls other parts of the body) is separated from its surrounding tissues. This can occur due to an injury or infection, and it can lead to difficulties with breathing, speech, and movement. An example of a derencephalocele might be seen in a child who has been injured during a car accident, where the brain stem was severed from its surrounding tissue.
