A Case of Acanthosis Nigricans Detected in Obese Infertile Woman.

Nam, Y S; Lee, S H; Kwak, I P; Yoon, T K; Cha, K Y

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Korean Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 1999;42(5):1120-1122.
Published online January 1, 2001.

A Case of Acanthosis Nigricans Detected in Obese Infertile Woman.

Y S Nam, S H Lee, I P Kwak, T K Yoon, K Y Cha

Abstract

Acanthosis nigricans[AN] is a dermatopathy 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 acanthosis nigricans[AN] in malignant conditions remains to be explained. Acanthosis nigricans[AN] rarely requires treatment, although the underlying condition usually does. We have experienced a case of acanthosis nigricans[AN] in obese infertile woman. So we report this case with a brief review of literatures.

Key Words: Acanthosis nigricans, Obesity

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