A Rare Case Report of a Delayed Sarcoid-like Granulomatous Reaction Following Religious Piercing

JK Science 2026 Open access

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Authors: S S Prathambigai, R G Sharada
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Abstract

Piercings are a prevalent cultural and social phenomenon worldwide. Some of the complications of piercings include bleeding, infections, hypertrophic scars, keloid formation, granulomatous reaction, scar sarcoid etc. We report a case of delayed sarcoid-like granulomatous reaction following a religious piercing during the Thaipusam festival. There have been five such cases reported in literature to date.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications Sarcoidosis and Beryllium Toxicity Research Skin Diseases and Diabetes

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Journal / source
JK Science
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN