Ann Dermatol.
2013 Aug;25(3):375-377. 10.5021/ad.2013.25.3.375.
Generalized Idiopathic Benign Acanthosis Nigricans in Childhood
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy.
- 2Pediatric Dermatology Unit, A.O.R.N. Santobono-Pausillipon, Naples, Italy.
- 3Pathology Unit, A.O.R.N. Santonbono-Pausillipon, Naples, Italy.
- 4Dermatology and Skin Cancer Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova-IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy. elvira.moscarella@gmail.com
- KMID: 2265884
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2013.25.3.375
Abstract
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Fig. 1 A 2-year-old girl with benign, idiopatic generalized acanthosis nigricans. Clinical details of (A) neck; (B) popliteal folds; (C) right hand, right inguinal fold; and (D) feet, revealing thick, rough, plaques and darkening of the skin.
Fig. 2 A 3-mm-incisional-biopsy specimen obtained from the popliteal region showing epidermis with acanthosis and overlying hyperkeratosis, and focal upward projection of finger-like dermal papillae (H&E, ×10).
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