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Surgical indications include papilledema, increasing growth with mass effect causing neurological deficit, or rapid head growth, however, cognitive symptoms related to mass effect may not always be considered.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n\nCase Description: <\/jats:title>\nWe present a 3-year-old male with an AC of the left anterior fossa causing frontal lobe compression with resultant behavioral, language, and cognitive deficits.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n\nConclusion: <\/jats:title>\nSurgical intervention for AC decompression may be indicated when there are cognitive, behavioral, or language delays related to the mass effect and location of the AC. Neuropsychiatric testing or more advanced imaging studies may further support surgical treatment. 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