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Inguinal Lymph Node Anthracosis: A Case Report.

Rafael Biguria1, Carlos Alberto Soto1

  • 1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open
|August 19, 2016
PubMed
Summary

Tattoo pigments can migrate to lymph nodes, causing black discoloration. This rare finding was observed in a patient undergoing abdominoplasty, highlighting potential diagnostic challenges.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Pathology
  • Dermatology
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Anthracosis is characterized by black pigment deposits in tissues, typically carbon.
  • Surgical decision-making relies on current medical literature and expertise.
  • Pigment deposition in lymph nodes can mimic metastatic disease.

Observation:

  • A 30-year-old female patient presented for abdominoplasty.
  • During surgery, enlarged, pigmented bilateral inguinal lymph nodes were noted.
  • Biopsies were performed to exclude malignancy.

Findings:

  • Histopathological examination revealed tattoo pigments within the lymph nodes.
  • No evidence of malignancy was found.
  • This represents a rare case of tattoo pigment migration.

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Implications:

  • Tattoo pigment migration to lymph nodes can mimic metastatic cancer.
  • Awareness of this phenomenon is crucial for accurate surgical pathology diagnosis.
  • Further research is needed to understand the extent and mechanisms of pigment migration.