Tattoo-Associated Sarcoidosis With Severe Uveitis Successfully Treated With Mycophenolate Mofetil: A Report of Two Cases

Abstract

Tattooing is an increasing trend among Western countries, with about 18% of the population undergoing the procedure once in their lifetime. The process looks simple; introduce exogenous pigment into the dermis layer of the skin, altering the skin color permanently. However, this simple procedure leads to several health issues and medical complications, both acute and chronic, and some are difficult to cure. Sarcoidosis is high on the list of severity involving almost all body organs. Multiple organ involvement makes this condition more difficult to treat. Lungs and lymphatics are the leading sites of involvement, followed by an inflammatory disease of the eye called uveitis. An additional problem is the limited confirmatory diagnostic tests and treatment options for sarcoidosis. Each patient must be considered unique based on their age, clinical presentation, and severity of involvement. Proper treatment must be tailored for better outcomes with minimum side effects and rapid cure. Here we describe two case reports of tattoo-associated sarcoidosis with severe uveitis successfully treated with mycophenolate mofetil.