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Sarcoidal granulomas in a cosmetic tattoo in association with pulmonary sarcoidosis
Author(s) -
Baumgartner Magdalena,
Feldmann Robert,
Breier Friedrich,
Steiner Andreas
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
jddg: journal der deutschen dermatologischen gesellschaft
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.463
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1610-0387
pISSN - 1610-0379
DOI - 10.1111/j.1610-0387.2010.07391.x
Subject(s) - sarcoidosis , medicine , cutaneous sarcoidosis , etiology , granuloma , granulomatous disease , dermatology , pathology , systemic disease , disease
Summary Sarcoidosis 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.