Synonym(s)
Acral acanthotic anomaly
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Schwartz, 1981
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Clinical variant of acanthosis nigricans with appearance of velvet-like hyperkeratosis on the back of the hand and foot. Mostly dark-skinned people are affected. The patients are usually healthy and have no other symptoms.
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S.u. Acanthosis nigricans benigna; see also Pseudoacanthosis nigricans.
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- Jabbour SA (2003) Cutaneous manifestations of endocrine disorders: a guide for dermatologists. At J Clin Dermatol 4: 315-331
- Schwartz RA (1981) Acral acanthotic anomaly (AAA). J Am Acad Dermatol 5: 345-346
- Schwartz RA (1994) Acanthosis nigricans. J Am Acad Dermatol 31: 1-22
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Acanthosis nigricans benigna; Acanthosis nigricans (overview); Pseudoacanthosis nigricans;Disclaimer
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