Heterotopic brain tissue in the scalp.
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.
D001921:Brain; D002828:Choristoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D012535:Scalp; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*