A Case of Post Varicella Recurrent Presternal Butterfly Keloid
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Presternal butterfly keloid management remains a clinical challenge. This case indicates, with hypo fractionated external beam electron therapy a significant symptomatic and cosmetic benefit may be achieved without any unacceptable acute, chronic or long term toxicity.
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