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Douglas Hoffman, MD

Diagnosis

tattoo keloid

Body Site

arm

Age

24 years

Pigmentation

Organization

Color

black

Morphology

plaqulous (plaque / nodule / tumor)

Pattern

solitary

Comments

This 24-year-old man had a tattoo applied in the pattern of his infant child's palm print. The palpable borders may represent early keloid formation.

Description

blue-black patch with slightly elevated borders

Categories

Iatrogenic disorders, child abuse, lumps & bumps (plaques, nodules, tumors)

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5/7/2003 23:23:07

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