title: [Diagnosis and evolution of a keloid].
abstract: Keloid is a protruding hypertrophic fibrous formation of the dermis. It corresponds to a tough lesion at palpation. Two clinical types are distinguished. They correspond either to a peculiar evolution of a scar, or to a seemingly spontaneous event. Such lesion is characterized by massive deposits of collagen bundles. This aspect is distinct from hypertrophic scars primarily representing an accumulation of fibroblasts and small vessels.
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Piérard-Franchimont
authors: T
authors: T
authors: Hermanns-Lê
authors: J L
authors: JL
authors: Nizet
authors: G E
authors: GE
authors: Piérard
mesh_terms: D018450:Disease Progression; D006801:Humans; D007627:Keloid / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D055815:Young Adult