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[Cutis verticis gyrata with a combined blue and congenital dermal nevus]

Authors :
C, Mühlhoff
M, Megahed
Source :
Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete. 61(11)
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Cutis verticis gyrata (CVG) describes a rare thickening and folding of the scalp resembling the outer surface of the brain. Secondary CVG is caused by a variety of diseases such as nevi. A 38-year-old woman presented with a long history of a deformed right parietofrontal scalp. Clinical and histopathologic criteria lead to the diagnosis of CVG secondary to a combined blue and congenital nevus. Reports of malignant melanoma developing in this clinical setting mean that each patient must be followed closely or considered for prophylactic excision.

Details

Language :
German
ISSN :
14321173
Volume :
61
Issue :
11
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete
Accession number :
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