Malignant acanthosis nigricans as a paraneoplastic manifestation of metastatic breast cancer☆☆☆
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijwd.2019.03.002
Abstract: Malignant acanthosis nigricans is a rare paraneoplastic syndrome, usually associated with a gastric adenocarcinoma and less frequently with other neoplasms. In general, its appearance indicates a poor prognosis with a survival of < 2 years.… read more here.
Keywords: manifestation metastatic; nigricans paraneoplastic; acanthosis; acanthosis nigricans ... See more keywords
Familial isolated acanthosis nigricans due to a recurrent FGFR3 truncating mutation.
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DOI: 10.1093/ced/llad078
Abstract: Few cases of isolated (non-syndromic, non-endocrinopathy) cases of familial acanthosis nigricans (FAN) have been described, and most without genetic testing. We present a three-generation family with isolated FAN, whose genetic study revealed an heterozygous FGFR3… read more here.
Keywords: acanthosis; familial isolated; acanthosis nigricans; isolated acanthosis ... See more keywords
Assessment of serum chemerin levels in acanthosis nigricans: A case–control study
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DOI: 10.1111/jocd.15311
Abstract: Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is an asymptomatic skin condition linked to several underlying systemic conditions. Chemerin is an adipokine that increases during inflammatory disorders such as metabolic syndrome (MetS). read more here.
Keywords: acanthosis; acanthosis nigricans; serum chemerin; chemerin levels ... See more keywords
Presentation of acanthosis nigricans as scalp papillomatosis: a case report
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DOI: 10.1186/s13256-025-05315-x
Abstract: Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition characterized by dark, thickened plaques, typically found in intertriginous regions such as the groin and neck. While commonly associated with obesity and insulin resistance, acanthosis nigricans rarely presents on… read more here.
Keywords: acanthosis nigricans; presentation acanthosis; acanthosis; case report ... See more keywords
ASSOCIATION BETWEEN ACANTHOSIS NIGRICANS AND OTHER CARDIOMETABOLIC RISK FACTORS IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY
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DOI: 10.1590/1984-0462/;2018;36;3;00017
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the presence or absence of acanthosis nigricans and its association with metabolic alterations in a group of obese and overweight children and adolescents. Methods: A cross sectional study of 161 overweight… read more here.
Keywords: index; group; acanthosis; acanthosis nigricans ... See more keywords
Malignant Acanthosis nigricans associated with early diagnosis of liver cancer*
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DOI: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20187560
Abstract: Dear editor, Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition characterized by symmetrical hyperpigmented, velvety, papillomatous plaques that tend to affect flexural and intertriginous areas, although it can affect any part of the body. The diagnosis of… read more here.
Keywords: early diagnosis; liver; acanthosis; acanthosis nigricans ... See more keywords
Efficacy of Fractional Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Laser versus Q-Switched Neodymium-Doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (Nd:YAG) and Potassium-Titanyl-Phosphate (KTP) Lasers in the Treatment of Acanthosis Nigricans
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DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s401479
Abstract: Background Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is a common chronic skin disorder clinically presents by velvety hyperpigmented lesions mainly at the flexural areas. Fractional photothermolysis has been reported to improve both pigmentary and textural changes by removing… read more here.
Keywords: acanthosis; co2 laser; ktp lasers; acanthosis nigricans ... See more keywords
Oral Malignant Acanthosis Nigricans: An Early Diagnostic Sign for Ovarian Carcinoma: A Case Report
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DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s447977
Abstract: Abstract Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is a dermatological condition characterised by the symmetrical development of velvety, hyperpigmented plaques predominantly in intertriginous areas such as the axillae, neck, inframammary regions, and groin. The malignant variant of AN… read more here.
Keywords: case report; malignant acanthosis; dermatology; acanthosis ... See more keywords
A study of the association of acanthosis nigricans with subclinical atherosclerosis
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DOI: 10.4103/0378-6323.198445
Abstract: Background: Hyperinsulinism is related to the presence of acanthosis nigricans and atherosclerosis; however, we were unable to find any study on the prevalence of atherosclerosis in acanthosis nigricans. Aims: To evaluate the prevalence of carotid… read more here.
Keywords: study; acanthosis; intima media; acanthosis nigricans ... See more keywords
Paraneoplastic Erythroderma as a Protean Manifestation of Adenocarcinoma Prostate
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DOI: 10.4103/ijd.ijd_189_18
Abstract: 1. Puri N. A study of pathogenesis of acanthosis nigricans and its clinical implications. Indian J Dermatol 2011;56:678-83. 2. Campos MA, Varela P, Baptista A, Ferreira EO. Unilateral nevoid acanthosis nigricans treated with CO2 laser.… read more here.
Keywords: paraneoplastic erythroderma; acanthosis; protean manifestation; acanthosis nigricans ... See more keywords