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Inguinal Lymph Node Anthracosis: A Case Report

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Anthracosis is defined as black, dense pigments in tissues, usually carbon deposits. We, as surgeons, have to make decisions during surgery to the best of our knowledge and based on what the literature provides us. We present the case of a 30-year-old female patient who underwent abdominoplasty. During surgery, bilateral inguinal pigmented and enlarged lymph nodes were seen. Biopsy of the nodes was done to rule out any malignancy. The results showed tattoo pigments on all lymph nodes. We present this case as tattoo pigment migration, which has been rarely described.

Source: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open

DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000000804

Authors: Rafael Biguria, Carlos Alberto Soto

Institution: Universidad de Guadalajara

Language: English

Topic: Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications

Subfield: Cultural Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,195