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Recurrent Auricular Keloids during Pregnancy.

Authors :
Hyung-Do Kim
So-Min Hwang
Kwang-Ryeol Lim
Yong-Hui Jung
Sung-Min Ahn
Jennifer Kim Song
Source :
Archives of Plastic Surgery; Jan2013, Vol. 40 Issue 1, p70-72, 3p
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article presents the case of a 27-year-old pregnant woman presented with a progressive growth of her left auricular keloid. This case illustrates the possible connection between keloid formation and hormonal changes during pregnancy. A core extirpation of the keloid was performed until 6 months after delivery, with the clinical result remained obviously acceptable. The patient returned 2 years later with a recurrent auricular keloids.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22346163
Volume :
40
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Archives of Plastic Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
87349523
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5999/aps.2013.40.1.70