title: Koebner phenomenon: what you don't know may hurt you.
abstract: Koebner phenomenon is the development of isomorphic pathological lesions in distant wounds of patients with pre-existing cutaneous diseases. More frequent in patients with psoriasis, it can occur in the presence of other cutaneous pathologies. Surgeons should be aware of this entity and warn patients about its possible occurrence.
authors.affiliation: Plastic Surgery Associates of Redding and Mercy Medical Center, CA, USA.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Mendez-Fernandez
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015187:Lipectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000209:etiology*; D012008:Recurrence