Pencil-core granuloma.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Noncaseating granulomas present as a delayed foreign-body reaction to retained pencil-core fragments. The clinical appearance of the lesion can closely resemble melanoma. Surgeons who use pencils as surgical marking implements should be aware that there is a potential risk of developing late pencil-core granulomas. This risk can be reduced by carefully removing any pieces of pencil lead from the wound.
Medical subject headings
- Granuloma, Foreign-Body