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Squamous neoplasms arising within tattoos: clinical presentation, histopathology and management
Author(s) -
Junqueira A. L.,
Wanat K. A.,
Farah R. S.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
clinical and experimental dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.587
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1365-2230
pISSN - 0307-6938
DOI - 10.1111/ced.13183
Subject(s) - keratoacanthoma , histopathology , basal cell , medicine , dermatology , presentation (obstetrics) , dermatopathology , pathology , surgery
Summary Tattooing, which involves the placement of ink into the skin, is an ancient decorative technique that has remained popular in modern society. Tattoos have long been known to cause cutaneous reactions, which include the emergence of neoplasms such as keratoacanthoma ( KA ) and squamous cell carcinoma ( SCC ) in tattooed areas of the skin. We review the clinical presentations, histology and treatment options for squamous neoplasms, primarily KA and SCC , arising in tattoos.