Cerebriform Ridges on the Scalp Signaling a Tumor in the Brain.
Ariel Park, Sydney Kenney, Caitlyn Kellogg et al.
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Case in brief
A 62-year-old man presented with longitudinal ridging of the scalp and features of acromegaly. Evaluation revealed a pituitary tumor responsible for his acromegaly and the associated cutaneous manifestation of cutis verticis gyrata. The case underscores the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration, culminating in neurosurgical intervention that resulted in biochemical cure and improvement of symptoms.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Clinicians should consider underlying endocrine disorders, such as pituitary tumors, in patients presenting with cutis verticis gyrata, as it may indicate significant systemic disease.
Why it matters
This case illustrates the critical role of dermatological findings in prompting further investigation for serious underlying conditions, emphasizing the need for a multidisciplinary approach in patient management.