TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - Unusual case of graphite tattoo in a pediatric patient: clinical presentation and differential diagnosis
JO  - Journal of dentistry for children (AAPD)
A1  - de Camargo Moraes, Paulo
A1  - Montalli, Victor Angelo Martins
A1  - Cintra Junqueira, José Luiz
A1  - Panzarella, Francine Kühl
A1  - Oliveira, Luciana Butini
SP  - 97
EP  - 99
VL  - 84
IS  - 2
N2  - Graphite tattoo, a rare finding in children, is characterized by a localized blue-grey macule of variable sizes and shapes. Intraoral graphite implantation may cause this pigmentation through accidental injury with a graphite pencil. The purpose of this paper is to report an unusual case of graphite tattoo involving the anterior palate region in a seven-year-old girl. A diagnosis was made based on clinical and radiographic examinations and histopathology features. This report also highlights the importance of differential diagnosis and management of oral benign and malignant pigmented lesions in children.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1551-8949
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -