Keloid formation on palmar surface of hand.
Keloid formation is never seen on the palms of the hands. The occurrence of a large keloid forming after a surgical procedure performed in the palmar surface of the hand of a black female patient is described. This is the first known case report in English literature.
LeFlore
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Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Howard University Hospital, Washington, DC.
Antoine
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006225:Hand / Q000601:surgery*; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007627:Keloid / Q000209:etiology*; D011183:Postoperative Complications