A Case of Squamous Cell Carcinoma Developing Within a Red-Ink Tattoo. Issue 1 (January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sherif, Sara; Blakeway, Elizabeth; Fenn, Chris; German, Alyn; Laws, Philip
• Is Part Of: Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery. Volume 21:Issue 1(2017:Jan./Feb.)
• Page Start: 61
• Page End: 63
• Publication Date: 2017-01
• Subjects: squamous cell carcinoma -- tattoo -- red-pigment tattoo; Dermatology -- Periodicals; Skin -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Skin -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Dermatology -- Canada -- Periodicals; Skin -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Canada -- Periodicals; Skin -- Surgery -- Canada -- Periodicals; 616.5005
• DOI: 10.1177/1203475416661311
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1203-4754

Abstract

Cutaneous reactions to tattoos are well reported and include allergic reactions, infections, and foreign body granuloma or may be a presenting sign of sarcoidosis. There have been very few reported cases of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) arising in tattoo-treated skin. We report a case of SCC arising within a red-ink tattoo and discuss the potential the role of chronic low-grade inflammation in pathogenesis. This should serve to raise awareness of potential tattoo-related serious adverse effects.