Hyperpigmented LipCorner; An Unusual presentation of Acanthosis Nigricans: A Case Report

Filiz Cebeci, Ekin Ozge Ozdemir, Sirin Yasar, Sema Aytekin and Havva Keskin
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Filiz Cebeci: Department of Dermatology, Istanbul Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital, Turkey
Ekin Ozge Ozdemir: Department of Dermatology, Ministry of Health University Istanbul Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Education and Research Hospital, Turkey
Sirin Yasar: Department of Dermatology, Ministry of Health University Istanbul Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Education and Research Hospital, Turkey
Sema Aytekin: Department of Dermatology, Ministry of Health University Istanbul Haydarpasa Education and Research Hospital, Turkey
Havva Keskin: Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital, Turkey

Current Research in Diabetes & Obesity Journal, 2018, vol. 6, issue 1, 15-16

Abstract: Acanthosisnigricans is a fairlycommon skin pigmentationdisorder in obesepeople. This lesi on may be a sign of a moreserious health problem such as metabolic syndrome and some of themalignancy. Over the past several decades, while obesity and metabolic syndrome were a growing health problem across the developed countries, we need to be more cautious and alert about this lesions in routine clinical practice at internal medicine clinics. This case highlights the importance of AN on thelipcorners where AN is rarelylocated.

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Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.19080/CRDOJ.2018.06.555679

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