When Headaches Are More Than Skin Deep

A 59-year-old man presents with worsening headaches and bluish skin nodules. Explore the Differential Diagnosis for this unique neurocutaneous presentation.

Cerebral cavernous malformations


A 59-year-old previously healthy man presented with progressively worsening headaches and bluish nodular skin lesions. Fast-field echo MRI image of the brain showed this finding. What is the diagnosis?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Cerebral cavernous malformations
Infectious cerebral emboli
Hemorrhagic cerebral metastasis
Cerebral vasculitis
Cerebral air embolisms

Cerebral cavernous malformations, Cutaneous lesions, Genetics, Headache, MRI

Leave a Comment