Cutis verticis gyrata

Case contributed by Dalia Ibrahim
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

History of multiple old cerebral ischaemic strokes.

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Female
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Right occipital and smaller left posterior parietal areas of encephalomalacia, sequel of old ischaemic insult.

Left internal capsule small old lacunar infarct.

Excessive skin folds in the scalp, resembling the surface of the cerebral cortex.

Case Discussion

Cutis verticis gyrata is a rare progressive dermatological condition characterised by excessive skin folds in the scalp, resembling the surface of the cerebral cortex.

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