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Med Cutan Iber Lat Am 2015; 43 (3)

Generalized benign acanthosis nigricans: A rare presentation in a child and literature review

Mota RA, Alves CKP, Dornelas CMAC, de Moraes DM, de Melo AF, Takano DM

Language: Portugués
References: 10
Page: 213-216
PDF size: 745.48 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Acanthosis nigricans is characterized by skin thickening and velvety hyperpigmentation predominantly in intertriginous surfaces. Most cases of childhood is associated with obesity due to insulin resistance; and the generalized presentation is extremely rare. In this report, the authors describe a rare case of generalized hereditary benign acanthosis nigricans 4 year old boy, with diffuse hyperpigmentation and velvety thickening of skin 3 years ago. Extensive clinical, laboratory and imaging was performed with no evidence of underlying pathology up to now.


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