Tattoo-associated complications and related topics: A comprehensive review

Petrochko, Jameson M.; Krakowski, Andrew C.; Donnelly, Colin; Wilson, John; Irick, Jennifer; Stawicki, Stanislaw P.

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“…5 Acute complications such as local inflammation, infections, contact dermatitis, and Koebnerization typically occur within days to weeks of tattoo placement. 5,6 By contrast, immune-mediated or hypersensitivity granulomatous, pseudolymphomatous, morphea-like, and vasculitic lesions may take months to years to manifest. 5,6 This delayed response time is believed to be due to antigens within dyes requiring haptenization to become immunogenic.…”

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“…5,6 By contrast, immune-mediated or hypersensitivity granulomatous, pseudolymphomatous, morphea-like, and vasculitic lesions may take months to years to manifest. 5,6 This delayed response time is believed to be due to antigens within dyes requiring haptenization to become immunogenic. 6 Notably, red ink has been most frequently associated with these delayed responses.…”

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“…5,6 This delayed response time is believed to be due to antigens within dyes requiring haptenization to become immunogenic. 6 Notably, red ink has been most frequently associated with these delayed responses. 5,6 NL is a rare, chronic idiopathic granulomatous dermatitis with a somewhat controversial association with diabetes and other systemic diseases.…”

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“…6 Notably, red ink has been most frequently associated with these delayed responses. 5,6 NL is a rare, chronic idiopathic granulomatous dermatitis with a somewhat controversial association with diabetes and other systemic diseases. 1 Tattoo-associated NL is exceptionally rare, with only 2 cases reported.…”

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Don't Go Breaking My Heart: Not Your Ordinary Tattoo Reaction

McKenna

Lee

Raghavan

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The American Journal of Dermatopathology

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Necrobiosis lipoidica (NL) is a rare, chronic idiopathic granulomatous dermatitis with a somewhat controversial association with diabetes and other systemic diseases. We report a case of NL developing within a polychromic tattoo on the lower leg of a 53-year-old woman. Characteristic histopathologic findings of both active and chronic “burnt-out” NL appeared to originate from the tattoo where red ink was used 13 years prior. To the best of our knowledge, only 3 other cases of tattoo-associated NL have been reported.

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Lee

Raghavan

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The American Journal of Dermatopathology

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Two cases of pen ink scleral tattoos and a brief review of the literature

Rohl¹,

Christopher²,

Ifantides

2021

American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports

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Purpose Scleral tattooing, also known as episcleral, subconjunctival, or simply eyeball tattooing, is a relatively new form of extreme body modification that first emerged in 2007. There are few reports of the management of these tattoos in the medical literature, and we aim to increase the body of knowledge surrounding this rare and potentially dangerous practice. Observations We present two new cases of improvised scleral tattooing, both performed in prison using pen ink and insulin needles, and both with minimal complications and managed with topical medications. A brief review of the literature is included which details the dangers of scleral tattooing. Conclusions and importance We discuss management of complications for this new, previously unreported method of scleral tattooing using pen ink. Ophthalmologists should be aware of the presentation, possible complications, and management of these cases.

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Case report on right ventricular mural endocarditis, not diagnosed clinically, but histopathologically after cardiac surgery

Díaz-Navarro

Kerkhof

2022

European Heart Journal - Case Reports

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Background Right ventricular mural endocarditis (RVME) is an extremely rare type of infective endocarditis that can occur even in the absence of predisposing factors. The diagnosis is a challenge when no causative pathogen can be detected. Case summary A previously healthy young man was admitted to a local hospital with a diagnosis of prolonged febrile syndrome and treated for acute sinusitis. As complaints returned, he was hospitalized 3 weeks later, where an echocardiogram demonstrated multiple mobile masses in the right ventricle, and a computed tomography scan revealed extensive pulmonary thromboembolism. During surgery, the endocardial masses were excised, and the pathologist considered an inflammatory myofibroblastic tumour. Despite appropriate medication and initial improvements, the complaints persisted, and 2 weeks after the surgery, the patient returned to the hospital. Imaging studies documented reappearance to the previous findings, whereas blood cultures remained negative. During the second surgery, the new masses resembling vegetations were excised, and histologic analysis indicated infective endocarditis. Adjusted medication was given for 30 days. Just before discharge, no vegetations were seen. At follow-up, 5 years later, he was in a healthy condition. Discussion Despite careful examinations, initial treatments according to standard protocols were unsuccessful. At final discharge, the patient reported that a tattoo complication prior to the first hospitalization was treated by antibiotics but that he did not complete the course. This omission in the communication further complicated the diagnostic and management processes, leading to surgical interventions that could have been prevented if the neglected antibiotic course was properly disclosed.

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Tattoo-associated complications and related topics: A comprehensive review

Cited by 8 publications

References 306 publications

Don't Go Breaking My Heart: Not Your Ordinary Tattoo Reaction

Don't Go Breaking My Heart: Not Your Ordinary Tattoo Reaction

Two cases of pen ink scleral tattoos and a brief review of the literature

Case report on right ventricular mural endocarditis, not diagnosed clinically, but histopathologically after cardiac surgery

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