title: Sarcoidosis presenting as tattoo granuloma inadvertently treated with laser therapy.
abstract: A patient presenting with nodules in his tattoos was referred for laser treatment, following which there was a diagnosis of cutaneous and pulmonary sarcoidosis. Nodular change involving several different tattoo colours is characteristic of sarcoidosis.
authors.affiliation: Royal Hospital Haslar, Gosport, Hants PO12 2AA, UK.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Tran
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Ashton
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Cotterill
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006099:Granuloma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D013653:Tattooing / Q000009:adverse effects