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Characteristic image of cutis verticis gyrata (CVG) that shows the skin deformity (pachyderma), which takes a cerebriform shape, with folds and convolutions. Superior-posterior view of cranium.
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He came to the medical consultation saying that a series of sizeable cerebriform-shaped skin deformities had suddenly appeared on his head in the area of the crown, without any traumatic precedents (Figure 1). The image is pathognomonic (Figure 1).
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Cutis verticis gyrata (CVG) after ten days of treatment with prednisone 30 mg/day. Superior-posterior view of cranium.
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The steroid treatment was terminated in descending order over one week and no other medication was prescribed (Figures 2 and 3).
Cutis verticis gyrata (CVG) after ten days of treatment with prednisone 30 mg/day. Left posterolateral view of cranium.
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The steroid treatment was terminated in descending order over one week and no other medication was prescribed (Figures 2 and 3).