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This case study details a congenital cerebriform nevus sebaceous in a 13-year-old boy. Surgical excision resolved the rare skin condition, improving the patient's appearance and social well-being.

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Background:

Congenital skin conditions require accurate diagnosis and management.
Nevus sebaceous is a common congenital skin tumor, typically presenting on the face or scalp.

Observation:

A 13-year-old boy presented with a congenital, raised, yellowish, cerebriform plaque on his right ear with associated alopecia.
The lesion was asymptomatic but caused aesthetic and social distress.
Histopathology revealed epidermal changes and underdeveloped hair follicles, consistent with nevus sebaceous.

Findings:

The histopathologic findings confirmed a diagnosis of nevus sebaceous.
No other systemic abnormalities were detected, ruling out associated syndromes.
Complete surgical excision resulted in excellent aesthetic outcomes.

Implications:

Early diagnosis and surgical intervention can significantly improve patient quality of life for congenital skin lesions.
This case highlights the importance of considering nevus sebaceous in the differential diagnosis of congenital ear malformations.
Complete excision is a viable treatment option for symptomatic or aesthetically concerning nevus sebaceous, yielding favorable cosmetic results.