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rare scalp condition with thickened, folded skin resembling brain folds

Cutis Verticis Gyrata (CVG) is a rare condition characterized by thickened and folded skin on the scalp, creating a pattern that resembles the folds of the brain. It can be primary (idiopathic) or secondary to other conditions such as acromegaly, intellectual disabilities, or inflammatory skin diseases.

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