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Sarcoidosis on tattoo – low magnification

Formation of granulomas characterized by collections of histiocytes.
Granulomas are well-circumscribed within the dermis.
The epidermis is spared.
Sarcoidosis


LEGEND
No necrosis within the granulomas
Granulomas are well-circumscribed and “naked”, meaning there are few surrounding lymphocytes
Sarcoidosis

Granulomas are well-circumscribed and “naked”
Presence of tattoo pigment phagocytosed by macrophages
Sarcoidosis


LEGEND
Multinucleated giant cells present within the granuloma
Phagocytosed tattoo pigments

