Osteoma Cutis: An Adverse Event Following Tattoo Placement.

Abstract

Osteoma cutis can occur as a primary or secondary cutaneous lesion. Isolated lesions of perforating osteoma cutis are uncommon and can present with varying clinical features. Adverse events that can occur following placement of a tattoo include benign and malignant neoplasms, dermatoses, infections, and miscellaneous complications. We present a case of a man who developed perforating osteoma cutis within a tattoo and propose that osteoma cutis be included among the list of adverse events that can occur in individuals who obtain a tattoo.

• Authors: Pallavi Basu, Christof P Erickson, Antoanella Calame, Philip R Cohen
• Journal: Cureus (Cureus) Vol. 11 Issue 3 Pg. e4323 (Mar 26 2019) ISSN: 2168-8184 [Print] United States
• PMID: 31183302 (Publication Type: Case Reports)