Malignant melanoma in a tattoo: case report and review of the literature

Cutis. 1997 Mar;59(3):111-2.

Abstract

Several benign and malignant lesions have occurred in tattoos, including verrucae, granulomas, allergic reactions, basal cell carcinomas, and squamous cell carcinomas. In addition, seven documented cases of malignant melanoma occurring in tattoos have been reported in the English literature. We describe another patient with malignant melanoma in a tattoo.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Male
  • Melanoma / etiology*
  • Melanoma / pathology
  • Middle Aged
  • Skin Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology
  • Tattooing / adverse effects*