Keloid Formation due to Repetitive Mammographies

Abstract

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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“…Достаточно подробное описание спонтанно развивающихся рубцовых опухолей в медицинской литературе дано в 1790 г., когда Noël (Hubert) Retz впервые описал "dartre de graisse" в книге «Трактат о кожных заболеваниях и некоторые мысли по этому поводу» [3].…”