Clinical Dermatology Open Access Journal (CDOAJ)

ISSN: 2574-7800

Editorial

Paraneoplastic Acanthosis Nigricans: Utility of Dermoscopy

Authors: Alaoui IK*, Soughi M, El-Ammari S, Douhi Z, Elloudi S, Baybay H and Mernissi FZ

DOI: 10.23880/cdoaj-16000294

Abstract

This is 38-year-old woman who was followed up in oncogynecology for her neobreast, having benefited from a patey 2 years ago, presented with pigmented lesions on the left edge of the folds and opposite the patey scar, which became larger and more diffused throughout the trunk up to a few months ago. In addition to consulting several doctors, the patient was wrongly treated with pigmentogenic lichen, placed on undocumented treatment that did not improve his condition. On admission, the initial examination revealed multiple pigmented macular patches involving the neck, axillary and under mammary folds, trunk and back (Figures 1 & 2). Dermoscopy revealed a diffuse dark brown background, a cerebriform appearance, multiple crystals, furrows, milia cysts, hyperpigmented spots and striae.

Keywords: Paraneoplastic Acanthosis

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