Cutis Verticis Gyrata. A Case Report and Literature Review

Abstract

Cutis verticis gyrata is a rare pathology of the scalp characterized by the proliferation of subcutaneous cellular tissue and hypertrophy that produces folds and furrows that give it a cerebriform appearance. Although its etiology is still unknown, the condition is not exclusively congenital, the presence of autosomal dominant mutations in the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 has been proposed as a theory. This pathology is extremely rare in pediatrics. It is divided into primary and secondary. The case of a 15-year-old male adolescent with the presence of essential primary cutis verticis gyrata, where the main concern was pruritus and the presence of fetidity is presented. Taking into account the benign nature of this condition, only symptomatic management was decided. The case presented is the first reported in Cienfuegos province in pediatric age, which reaffirms the importance of recognizing this entity and its adequate approach to distinguish the clinical forms of presentation for its best therapeutic treatment. Once the oddity of the entity in pediatric age was given this case, in addition to a revision of literature decides to show up.

Keywords

• cutis verticis gyrata
• enfermedad rara
• pediatría
• reporte de caso