Tamoghna Jana¹, Ashwini Baghel¹ and Samyadipta Dey²*

¹Fellow, Department of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Cancer Hospital and Research Institute, Gwalior, India
²Specialist Grade 2, Department of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata, India

*Corresponding Author:Samyadipta Dey, Specialist Grade 2, Department of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata, India.

Received: February 04, 2025; Published: February 25, 2025

Abstract

The term Keloid has been derived from the Greek Language translating to “crabs claw.” The condition occurs as a postoperative complication or as a sequela of trauma, which is sometimes worrisome to both the patient as well as the treating surgeon because of its recurrent behaviour. Keloids are a type of scar that can occur after surgery or trauma, and they are characterized by their raised and thick appearance. Patients with keloids may experience physical symptoms such as pain and itching, which can be distressing and affect their quality of life. In addition to these physical symptoms, keloids can also be aesthetically displeasing, causing patients to feel self-conscious or embarrassed about their appearance. The emotional impact of keloids should not be underestimated, as it can have an impact on a patient's mental health and well-being. It is important for healthcare providers to recognize the impact of keloids on patients and to provide appropriate support and treatment options. Generally, keloids have been treated solely through surgery, but due to their high rate and chance of recurrence (45-90%) [1], adjuvant therapy after surgery has been added to aim for reducing the chance of recurrence to a minimum. Among them Surgery followed by low dose Radiotherapy has shown the best results.

Keywords: Keloid; Radiotherapy; Histopathological Examination (HPE)

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Citation

Citation: Samyadipta Dey., et al. “Treatment of Recurrent Keloid by Surgical Excision followed by High Dose Rate Plesiotherapy: A Case Report and Review of Literature"Acta Scientific Otolaryngology 7.3 (2025): 39-47.

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