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Case Number : Case 2991 - 23 December 2021 Posted By: Saleem Taibjee

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45F. punch biopsy right shoulder - lumpy change developing in a longstanding tattoo (20 years later).
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Anil Patki

Non caseating epithelioid cell granulomas suggest sarcoidosis developing in a tattoo. This could be due to a prolonged antigenic stimulation or development of scar sarcoidosis in a predisposed individual. A search to rule out systemic sarcoidosis is warranted. 

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Saleem Taibjee

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Yes, this is a recent case I have reported of sarcoidal-type granulomatous reaction to tattoo pigment. It is interesting to note the long time interval between original tattoo and onset of reaction. As you have pointed out, it is important to investigate for underlying sarcoidosis in such cases.

BW, Saleem

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