Pachydermoperiostosis vs. Acromegaly in a Patient with Cutis Verticis Gyrata

Cutis Verticis Gyrata (CVG) is a rare condition associated with thickening of the skin folds of the scalp and forehead that resembles the appearance of gyri of the brain cortex. These skin lesions can lead to local skin infections as well as cosmetic complaints. Primary CVG has no obvious cause and is often associated with neurological conditions while secondary CVG is due to inflammation or infiltration of the scalp and is associated with...