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Umbilical keloid: an early start.

T Ford¹, A D Widgerow

¹Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Annals of Plastic Surgery

|September 1, 1990

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This case report details an infant experiencing umbilical keloid formation after cord separation. Surgical excision and reconstruction were performed, marking the earliest known occurrence of this condition.

Area of Science:

Dermatology
Pediatric Surgery
Pathology

Background:

Keloids are benign fibrous growths that can occur after skin injury.
Umbilical keloids are rare, particularly in infants.
Early identification and management are crucial for pediatric dermatological conditions.

Observation:

A neonate presented with umbilical keloid formation shortly after cord separation.
The keloid was surgically excised, and the umbilicus was reconstructed.

Findings:

Histological examination confirmed the excised lesion as a keloid.
This represents the earliest documented case of an umbilical keloid in an infant.

Implications:

Highlights the possibility of early-onset keloid formation in the umbilical region.

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