Keloid
Keloid
Definition
An irregularly shaped, elevated mark on the skin caused by deposits of excessive amounts of collagen during wound healing. It extends beyond the original boundaries of the wound and may enlarge progressively.
Also identified as
- ICD9 701.4 per MONDO
- MESH D007627 per MONDO
- NCIT C3145 per MONDO
- SCTID 33659008 per MONDO
- UMLS C0022548 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Integumental system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Skin of body | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |