A case of cutis verticis gyrata associated with epilepsy

Authors

  • Mohammad Abid Keen Department of Dermatology, STD and Leprosy, Government Medical College and Associated SMHS Hospital, Srinagar Kashmir (J&K), India
  • Iffat Hassan Department of Dermatology, STD and Leprosy, Government Medical College and Associated SMHS Hospital, Srinagar Kashmir (J&K), India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.v24i2.248

Keywords:

Cutis vertices gyrata, epilepsy, scalp, cerebral gyri

Abstract

Cutis vertices gyrata (CVG) is characterized by thickening of the scalp, which becomes raised to form ridges and furrows resembling cerebral gyri that cannot be flattened by traction or pressure. The etiology is diverse, since different collections of cell types may be responsible for outward convoluted appearance. Herein a case of CVG associated with epilepsy is reported in a young girl in view of the clinical rarity of this association.

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Published

02.12.2016

Issue

Vol. 24 No. 2 (2014): April - June

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Case Reports

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A case of cutis verticis gyrata associated with epilepsy. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2016 Dec. 2 [cited 2026 Aug. 3];24(2):186-8. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/248