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Would scar tissue cause a lot of pain & a solid lump on incision ?

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It can: When scar tissue forms you often get a lump which gradually gets smaller and softer over time. Some people get keloids where the scar tissue can get very large.

Answered 6/16/2019

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Keloid?: A hypertrophic scar might be tender but not usually painful, so have it checked to make sure there is no infection.

Answered 11/27/2013

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