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Cutis verticis gyrata (CVG) is a rare scalp skin overgrowth condition. This report details a primary essential type CVG case managed with surgical resection.

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Medical Case Reports

Background:

Cutis verticis gyrata (CVG) is a condition of scalp skin hypertrophy.
It presents with characteristic brain-like convolutions.
CVG is classified into primary (essential, non-essential) and secondary forms.

Observation:

The primary essential form of CVG involves only scalp alterations.
The primary non-essential type is linked to neurological and ophthalmological issues.
Secondary CVG is more common and associated with other pathologies.

Findings:

This study presents a case of primary essential CVG in a male patient.
The patient was referred for surgical treatment of the scalp overgrowth.
Surgical resection is a key treatment for symptomatic CVG.

Implications:

Understanding CVG subtypes is crucial for diagnosis and management.
Surgical intervention can effectively treat the cosmetic and functional aspects of CVG.
This case contributes to the literature on primary essential CVG management.