Scalp cyst with heterotopic brain tissue.

Pryce, D W; Khine, M; Verbov, J L; Van Velzen, D · Br J Dermatol · 1993

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A multilocular scalp lesion was noticed at birth in a female infant. There was no underlying skull defect. Histological examination revealed neural tissue staining with S-100 and GFAP, but not with a neurofilament stain, which is in keeping with a glial cell origin. Heterotopic brain tissue is a rare developmental abnormality, which usually has no effect on neurological development. It should be considered in the differential diagnosis of scalp lesions in neonates.

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