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A Rare Case of Cutis Verticis Gyrata with Underlying Cerebriform Intradermal Nevus
Dermatology
  • Lisa F Fronek, HCA Healthcare
  • Katherine Braunlich, HCA Healthcare
  • Maheera Farsi, HCA Healthcare
  • Richard Miller, HCA Healthcare
Division
West Florida
Hospital
Largo Medical Center
Document Type
Case Report
Publication Date
12-29-2019
Keywords
  • hair loss,
  • skin folds,
  • CIN,
  • CVG
Abstract

Cutis verticis gyrata (CVG) is an uncommon condition of the scalp known for redundant, thickened folds, which emulate the cerebral gyri of the brain. This unusual finding is catalogued as primary essential, primary non-essential, and secondary. While primary essential CVG is an isolated and idiopathic condition, primary non-essential CVG is deemed to be related to neurological, ophthalmological, or psychiatric disorders. Secondary CVG may be due to a variety of systemic disorders, inflammatory dermatoses, or cutaneous neoplasms or infiltrates. This report serves as an example of secondary CVG due to a cerebriform intradermal nevus, with specific focus on clinical course, treatment options, and critical screening guidelines for these patients.

Publisher or Conference
Cureus
Citation Information
Fronek L F, Braunlich K, Farsi M, et al. (December 29, 2019) A Rare Case of Cutis Verticis Gyrata with Underlying Cerebriform Intradermal Nevus. Cureus 11(12): e6499. doi:10.7759/cureus.6499