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J Dtsch Dermatol Ges · Nov 2010
Case ReportsSarcoidal granulomas in a cosmetic tattoo in association with pulmonary sarcoidosis.
- Magdalena Baumgartner, Robert Feldmann, Friedrich Breier, and Andreas Steiner.
- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Hietzing Hospital, Vienna, Austria. magdalena.baumgartner@wienkav.at
- J Dtsch Dermatol Ges. 2010 Nov 1; 8 (11): 900-2.
AbstractSarcoidosis is a granulomatous disease of unknown etiology, which may affect multiple organ systems. The skin is involved in up to one-third of cases. The development of granulomatous lesions within tattoos is a well-recognized phenomenon in patients with sarcoidosis. The characteristic histology shows non-caseating granulomas; however similar findings may be seen in foreign body granulomas. We report on a patient, who developed sarcoidal granulomas within the black pigment of his tattoos. This subsequently led to the diagnosis of pulmonary sarcoidosis.© The Authors • Journal compilation © Blackwell Verlag GmbH, Berlin.
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