Case Reports in Dermatology (Nov 2018)

Keloid Formation due to Repetitive Mammographies

  • Tim Pruimboom,
  • Marc R. Scheltinga

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1159/000495020
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10, no. 3
pp. 257 – 262

Abstract

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A keloid is the result of an abnormal wound healing response to a variety of skin injuries, characterized by a well-circumscribed, firm, irregular, mildly tender, and pink to purple hyperpigmented lump with a glossy surface. The present case reports on excessive formation of keloid due to repetitive mammographies causing symptomatic, cosmetically disturbing symptoms.

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