Presentation
Swelling of the scalp.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Cutis verticis gyrata
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Marked thickening of the scalp mainly at the frontoparietal regions with ridges and furrows involving the dermis and subcutis with anterior to posterior in direction, resembling the surface of the cerebral cortex.
Mild cerebral volume loss is noted.
Case Discussion
MRI features of a cutis verticis gyrata which is considered as a rare progressive dermatological condition characterized by excessive skin folds in the scalp, resembling the surface of the cerebral cortex.
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