Citation

de Camargo Moraes P, Montalli VAM, Cintra Junqueira JL, Panzarella FK, Oliveira LB. J. Dent. Child (AAPD) 2017; 84(2): 97-99.

Affiliation

Professor, in the Division of Pediatric Dentistry, at São Leopoldo Mandic Institute and Research Center, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil;, Email: lubutini@uol.com.br.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

28814370

Abstract

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.

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