Spontaneous Keloid with Unusual Histologic Features

Nodular scleroderma presenting as multiple spontaneous keloidal scars

“…[1][2][3] The presence of Raynaud phenomenon (even mild cases), high-titer antinuclear antibodies, and salt-and-pepper pigment changes similar to those found in this patient are suggestive of scleroderma and warrant further evaluation. 1 (Fig 1).…”

“…The median age at diagnosis in the sixth decade. 2 Chordomas typically present with insidious onset of pain. 2 Neuraxial compression causes neurologic deficits.…”

“…2 Chordomas typically present with insidious onset of pain. 2 Neuraxial compression causes neurologic deficits. Metastases occur in over 40% of cases, but are present in only 5% at the time of diagnosis.…”

“…2 Skin involvement usually occurs by direct extension; distant metastasis is rare. Lesions present as firm, flesh-colored nodules.…”

Spontaneous Keloids: A Literature Review

“…Another analysis of 88 Iraqi patients with an incidence of spontaneous keloids in 30 patients (34%) showed that these were mostly single keloid lesions on the upper part of the body [24]. Further reports describe single spontaneous keloids over the nipple of a 56-year-old male and a 79-year-old female [25] as well as 2 sisters aged 21 and 19 years who developed insidious numerous keloids mostly on the chest, back, and arms [26].…”