Resumen

JL, Lebrero et al. CUTIS VERTICIS GYRATA SECUNDARIO. Rev. argent. dermatol. [online]. 2020, vol.101, n.2, pp.121-130. ISSN 1851-300X.

Cutis verticis gyrate is an unusual scalp disease that is characterized by convoluted folds and deep furrowsthat simulates the cerebral cortex. It is more common in men than women and it is classified into primary and seconday according to etiopathogenesis, histopathology, causes and clinical manifestations. We report a 54 years old tobacco user patient who presents for evaluation and management with a secondary cutis verticis gyrate associated with brain metastasis with unknown primary tumor.

Palabras clave : verticis gyrata; secondary cutis verticis gyrate.