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Steroid-induced ´granulomas´ in hypertrophic scar

Bhawan J.
DOI: 10.2340/0001555563560563

Abstract

Intralesional steroids injected into hypertrophic scars and keloids can result in histiocytic and foreign body granulomatous reaction which may be confused with focal mucinosis or necrobiotic process such as rheumatoid nodule. An awareness of this possibility might avoid unnecessary investigations in the patient.

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