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Generalized Acanthosis Nigricans in an Otherwise Healthy Young Child
Author(s) -
Uyttendaele Hendrik,
Koss Tamara,
Bagheri Bita,
Schneiderman Paul,
Silfen Miriam E.,
Gallagher Mary P.,
Garzon Maria,
Engler Danielle
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1046/j.1525-1470.2003.20314.x
Subject(s) - acanthosis nigricans , medicine , dermatology , hyperpigmentation , acanthosis , family history , dyskeratosis , pigmentation disorder , pediatrics , hyperkeratosis , obesity , pathology , surgery , insulin resistance
Acanthosis nigricans in children is usually a benign condition most commonly associated with obesity. Generalized acanthosis nigricans is a very rare condition, especially in childhood. We report a 6‐year‐old boy with a 4‐year history of generalized hyperpigmentation and velvety thickening of the skin. Despite an extensive examination, no evidence for an underlying neoplastic or endocrinologic disease was found.