Keloid
A keloid is an overgrowth of scar tissue that extends beyond the original site of skin injury.
When to get help quickly: Keloids are not usually urgent, but review is helpful if the scar is painful, infected, growing rapidly, or causing distress or movement problems.
Common symptoms
Keloids can appear as raised, firm scars that may itch, feel tender, look darker than the surrounding skin, or continue growing beyond the original wound.
When imaging helps
Imaging is only needed if the swelling is deeper than expected, unusually large, or not behaving like a typical skin scar.
What radiology does
Imaging is not usually required, but ultrasound or MRI may be used if the extent is unclear or deeper involvement is suspected.
What usually happens next
Treatment can include steroid injections, silicone therapy, pressure therapy, laser treatment, or surgery in selected cases.
Seen this on your report?
Your doctor or the radiologist who wrote it can tell you what it means for you.