Florid pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia related to tattoo: a case report

Int Wound J. 2013 Oct;10(5):539-41. doi: 10.1111/j.1742-481X.2012.01013.x. Epub 2012 Jun 19.

Abstract

Pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia is a benign condition defined by an exuberant proliferation of the epithelium with downward progression into the dermis. It may occur in reaction to several conditions including chronic cutaneous wound. We describe an unusual case of a florid pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia mimicking a well-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma, restricted to the red part of a rose tattoo.

Keywords: Pseudoepitheliomatous reaction; Tattoo.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperplasia / etiology
  • Hyperplasia / pathology
  • Hyperplasia / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Skin Diseases / etiology*
  • Skin Diseases / pathology
  • Skin Diseases / surgery
  • Tattooing / adverse effects*