Cicatrix, Hypertrophic

An elevated scar, resembling a KELOID, but which does not spread into surrounding tissues. It is formed by enlargement and overgrowth of cicatricial tissue and regresses spontaneously.

Year introduced: 1993

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Tree Number(s): A10.165.450.300.125, C23.550.355.274.505

MeSH Unique ID: D017439

Entry Terms:

• Cicatrices, Hypertrophic
• Hypertrophic Cicatrices
• Hypertrophic Cicatrix
• Scars, Hypertrophic
• Hypertrophic Scar
• Hypertrophic Scars
• Scar, Hypertrophic

Previous Indexing:

• Cicatrix (1966-1992)

See Also:

• Keloid

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Connective Tissue
Granulation Tissue
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Fibrosis
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Cicatrix, Hypertrophic