Heterotopic brain tissue in the scalp

Plast Reconstr Surg. 1984 Apr;73(4):660-3. doi: 10.1097/00006534-198404000-00026.

Abstract

A hairy mass was excised from the occipital area of a 6-month-old girl. Pathology examination revealed microscopic characteristics of meningeal tissue and gliosis consistent with brain. The possible developmental possibilities are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Brain*
  • Choristoma / diagnosis
  • Choristoma / pathology
  • Choristoma / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Scalp*
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / surgery*