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Look Outside the Brain: Incidentally Detected Cutis Verticis Gyrata
Shritik Devkota1, Om Prakash Bhatta2
1Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging Anil Baghi Hospital Punjab India.
Clinical Case Reports
|April 16, 2025
Summary
Cutis verticis gyrata (CVG) is a rare scalp condition with thickened, folded skin. Early recognition and a multidisciplinary approach are crucial for managing associated health issues.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Neurology
Background:
- Cutis verticis gyrata (CVG) is a rare condition affecting scalp skin.
- It often presents as thickened, folded skin, resembling brain gyri.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of recognizing Cutis verticis gyrata.
- To emphasize the need for a multidisciplinary approach in managing CVG and its comorbidities.
Main Methods:
- This study reviews the clinical presentation and diagnostic considerations for CVG.
- It emphasizes incidental findings during neuroimaging for other conditions.
Main Results:
- CVG is frequently discovered incidentally during neuroimaging.
- It requires careful physical examination to identify potential underlying or associated conditions.
Conclusions:
- Clinicians must maintain vigilance for CVG, even when patients present for unrelated neurological issues.
- A comprehensive physical examination and multidisciplinary management are essential for patients with Cutis verticis gyrata.
