Abstract:Achantosis Nigricans (AN) is a skin disorder characterised with hyperpigmented hyperkeratotic lesions. It occurs mostly in association with insulin resistance while it may also arise as a symptom of visceral malignancies. In the occurrence of AN considered as associated with malignancy, a detailed examination may be necessary to identify underlying malignancy. 85% of malign AN cases abdominal adenocarcinomas, and especially 60% of those are gastric adenocarcinomas. A 44-year-old male patient applied to our cli… Show more
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