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An unusual case of tattoo pigments and systemic lymphadenopathy Volume 19, issue 6, November-December 2009

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Nightingale Centre, Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, M23 9LT Manchester, UK, Histopathology, Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, M23 9LT Manchester, UK

Auteur(s) : Anusha Hennedige1, Leena Joseph2, Asaid Zeiton 1Nightingale Centre, Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, M23 9LT Manchester, UK 2Histopathology, Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, M23 9LT Manchester, UK The term “tattooing” originates from a Tahitian term (Ta tatau, meaning “to mark something”) [1], and describes the implantation of pigment in the skin. Tattooing has been practised worldwide since ancient times. Despite some taboos, the art continues to be popular in many parts [...]