Use of Postoperative Radiotherapy and Multiple Adjuvant Treatments After Surgical Removal of a Giant Retroauricular Keloid in a Pediatric Patient.

Abstract

The use of postoperative radiotherapy (PORT) for the treatment of keloids in the pediatric population is rare, despite being a common pathology at this age. Recurrences after surgery are very common. The absence of a standardized protocol for the management of recurrent keloids further complicates therapeutic decision-making. Here, we present a clinical case involving a recurrent giant retroauricular keloid in a pediatric patient, demonstrating a satisfactory response to a comprehensive approach involving surgery, PORT, and periodic injections of 5-fluorouracil with corticosteroid. We believe that reporting this case adds value as a potential therapeutic option in the absence of established protocols for recurrent keloids in pediatric patients.