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Cicatrix, Hypertrophic

An elevated scar, resembling a KELOID, but which does not spread into surrounding tissues. It is formed by enlargement and overgrowth of cicatricial tissue and regresses spontaneously.

Year introduced: 1993

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Tree Number(s): A10.165.450.300.125, C23.550.355.274.505

MeSH Unique ID: D017439

Entry Terms:

  • Cicatrices, Hypertrophic
  • Hypertrophic Cicatrices
  • Hypertrophic Cicatrix
  • Scars, Hypertrophic
  • Hypertrophic Scar
  • Hypertrophic Scars
  • Scar, Hypertrophic

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