Keloid

A sharply elevated, irregularly shaped, progressively enlarging scar resulting from formation of excessive amounts of collagen in the dermis during connective tissue repair. It is differentiated from a hypertrophic scar (CICATRIX, HYPERTROPHIC) in that the former does not spread to surrounding tissues.

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Tree Number(s): A10.165.450.300.425, C17.300.200.425, C23.550.355.274.510

MeSH Unique ID: D007627

Entry Terms:

• Keloids

See Also:

• Cicatrix, Hypertrophic

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Tissues
Connective Tissue
Granulation Tissue
Cicatrix
Keloid
Acne Keloid

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Diseases Category
Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
Connective Tissue Diseases
Collagen Diseases
Keloid
Acne Keloid

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Diseases Category
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Pathologic Processes
Fibrosis
Cicatrix
Keloid