Acanthosis nigricans – a common significant disorder usually unassociated with malignancy
Acanthosis nigricans (AN) can be a highly significant cutaneous findingand is usually unrelated to cancer. It is most often evident as velvetythickening of axillae, posterior neck fold, flexor skin surfaces andumbilicus. It is common in obesity, which is seen increasing in childrenand adolescents, a...
Main Authors: | Edmund J. Janniger, Robert A. Schwartz |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Termedia Publishing House
2011-03-01
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Series: | Przegląd Dermatologiczny |
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Online Access: | http://www.termedia.pl/Prace-Specjalne-Acanthosis-nigricans-a-common-significant-disorder-usually-unassociated-with-malignancy,56,16300,1,0.html |
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