Tattoo marks if destroyed their presence can be inferred from the presence of pigment in:
Correct Answer: Regional lymph node
Description: Ans. (C). Regional Lymph nodesThe regional lymph nodes show a deposition of pigment used in the tattoo.If the pigment is deposited below the epidermis, it will slowly become fainter and the pigments disappear in about 10 yearsSuch a faded tattoo may become visible by the use of UV lamp or Infrared photography.
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