Korean J Dermatol.  2003 Apr;41(4):515-517.

A Case of Heterotopic Brain Tissue in the Scalp

• Kim SE
• Yoon KH

Abstract

Heterotopic brain tissue is defined as displaced neuroglial tissue that has no connection with the central nervous system. As there is no communication with underlying structures, serious anomalies rarely occur. A 6-year-old Korean male presented an erythematous, non tender nodule measuring 1.5X1.5X0.5cm on right parietal scalp since birth. The lesion was covered with thickened alopetic skin. There was no neurologic defect. The mass was not connected with intracranial structures on a magnetic resonance imaging.

Keyword

Heterotopic brain tissue; Neuroglial tissue

MeSH Terms

Brain*
Central Nervous System
Child
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Parturition
Rabeprazole
Scalp*
Skin