Abstract
Acanthosis nigricans is a distinctive entity, easily recognisable. Clinical studies have revealed its relationship to genetic influences, malignant neoplasms, endocrine diseases, obesity, and drugs. Its importance as a marker of malignancy cannot be over emphasised. Its possible causation by a hormonal peptide needs to be looked into. It deserves to be better known.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 204-207 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - 1975 |
| Externally published | Yes |
