%0 Journal Article
%T Keloid Formation due to Repetitive Mammographies
%A Marc R. Scheltinga
%A Tim Pruimboom
%J Archive of "Case Reports in Dermatology".
%D 2018
%R 10.1159/000495020
%X 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
%K Keloid
%K Scars
%K Chest
%K Adult
%K Compression
%K Mammography
%U https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6323402/