Cerebriform connective tissue nevus

What it means

The cerebriform connective tissue nevus (CCTN) is one of the most characteristic skin findings. It commonly occurs on the soles of the feet, and frequently causes problems because of pain, pruritus, infection, bleeding,exudation, odor, and walking impairment.

The cerebriform connective tissue nevus is frequently observed in patients with Proteus syndrome and it is an important specific criterion for diagnosis.

Rare diseases that can present with this1

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category