Cutis verticis gyrata resection with scalp reconstruction: a case report

Abstract

Cutis verticis gyrata is a disease characterized by hypertrophy of the skin on the scalp, leading to the formation of folds and sacculations that resemble the gyrus of the cerebral cortex. It most commonly affects males and develops after puberty. It can occur alone or in association with various underlying conditions and treatments, including neuropsychiatric disorders, eye abnormalities, or inflammatory conditions. The disease management can range from conservative conduct with correct asepsis of the areas of folds and surgery if requested for psychological or aesthetic reasons. The present study aims to report the case of an adult patient with cutis verticis gyrata who underwent surgical treatment for complete resection of the lesion, followed by reconstruction with skin flaps and serial grafting, together with a vacuum negative pressure dressing.

Keywords

• adult
• congenital abnormalities
• scalp
• hypertrophy
• aesthetics
• plastic surgery
• allografts
• vacuum