Unusual concurrence of heterotopic glial nodule of the scalp and congenital herpes simplex virus type‐2 infection. (2nd September 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Marnerides, Andreas; Sirotkina, Meeli; Papadogiannakis, Nikos
• Is Part Of: Congenital anomalies. Volume 53:Number 3(2013:Sep.)
• Page Start: 134
• Page End: 136
• Publication Date: 2013-09-02
• Subjects: congenital herpes -- heterotopic glial nodule -- intrauterine -- scalp; Abnormalities, Human -- Periodicals; 616.043
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1741-4520.2012.00385.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0914-3505

Abstract

Abstract: Heterotopic glial nodules are rare congenital cutaneous lesions; only 13 cases of scalp localized lesions of this kind are reported in the English medical literature. Herpes simplex virus is a rare cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality and is a rare cause of intrauterine infection. We report the first case of concurrent presence of a heterotopic glial nodule of the scalp and neonatal, in utero ‐acquired, fatal herpes simplex virus type‐2 infection.