Tattoo marks if destroyed their presence can be inferred from the presence of pigment in:: (A) Deep dermis, (B) Subcutaneous tissue, (C) Regional lymph node, (D) Skin of adjoining region
Answer is C. 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.