Steroid-induced 'granulomas' in hypertrophic scar

Bhawan, J.

Acta Dermato-Venereologica 63(6): 560-563

1983


ISSN/ISBN: 0001-5555
PMID: 6198856
Document Number: 212752
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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