Acanthosis nigricans.
DL Rogers - Seminars in dermatology, 1991 - europepmc.org
DL Rogers
Seminars in dermatology, 1991•europepmc.orgAcanthosis nigricans (AN) is a dermopathy with a distinctive appearance that facilitates its
diagnosis. Although an external condition, it is associated with a wide variety of less obvious
internal conditions, either benign or malignant. Insulin resistance figures prominently in its
benign associations and plays a primary role in its development. The development of AN in
malignant conditions remains to be explained. AN rarely requires treatment, although the
underlying condition usually does.
diagnosis. Although an external condition, it is associated with a wide variety of less obvious
internal conditions, either benign or malignant. Insulin resistance figures prominently in its
benign associations and plays a primary role in its development. The development of AN in
malignant conditions remains to be explained. AN rarely requires treatment, although the
underlying condition usually does.
Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is a dermopathy with a distinctive appearance that facilitates its diagnosis. Although an external condition, it is associated with a wide variety of less obvious internal conditions, either benign or malignant. Insulin resistance figures prominently in its benign associations and plays a primary role in its development. The development of AN in malignant conditions remains to be explained. AN rarely requires treatment, although the underlying condition usually does.
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