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Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation - calf Hyperpigmented concentric rings over the tibia are secondary to prior inflammation. Residual hemosiderin from broken down red blood cells in macrophages, left behind after inlammation pigments the skin.
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Review Date: 8/12/2004 12:00:00 AM
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team
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