Author/Authors
Yüce, Salim Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Kulak Burun Boğaz AD, Turkey , Polat, Kerem Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Kulak Burun Boğaz AD, Turkey , Altuntaş, Emine Elif Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Kulak Burun Boğaz AD, Turkey , Müderris, Suphi Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Kulak Burun Boğaz AD, Turkey , Bekar, Ebuzer Sivas Devlet Hastanesi - Patoloji Bölümü, Turkey
Title Of Article
A case of huge keloid at the cheek
شماره ركورد
15644
Abstract
Keloids and hypertrophic scar tissues result from excessive collagen deposition. The cause of deposition is not known yet, and it usually develops after healing of a skin injury. These tissues are frequently formed at the border of normal tissue and wound after traumas like piercing, burning, etc. They usually do not regress spontaneously and tend to recur after excision. Treatment methods of keloids include both surgical and nonsurgical methods. At least one year follow-up period is necessary to fully evaluate the effectiveness of therapy. The patient underwent surgery on his cheek mass was followed. This case is presented for its interesting appearance and location with a literature review.
From Page
135
NaturalLanguageKeyword
Keloid , cheek , collagen , hypertrophic scar tissue
JournalTitle
Medical Journal Of Suleyman Demirel University
To Page
139
JournalTitle
Medical Journal Of Suleyman Demirel University
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