Catalog

Cutaneous suture granuloma

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Cutaneous suture granuloma – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1685971142

Granulomatous inflammation surrounding skin sutures may present clinically as inflammatory papules and nodules. This is more likely to occur with absorbable sutures which are left in situ in the dermis than with removable nylon or polypropylene sutures. The suture material is often extruded through the epidermis after which the inflammation will settle. .