Acanthosis Nigricans Associated with an Adrenocortical Tumor in a Pediatric Patient. (30th May 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Isaacoff, Elizabeth; Dimitriadi, Filippina Filia; Barrows, Frank; Pawel, Bruce; Mattei, Peter; Mostoufi-Moab, Sogol
• Other Names: Capella C. Academic Editor.; Demura M. Academic Editor.; Islam N. Academic Editor.; Kane M. P. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in endocrinology. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-05-30
• Subjects: Endocrinology -- Periodicals; Endocrinology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Endocrine glands -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Endocrinology; Endocrine System Diseases; Endocrine glands -- Diseases; Endocrinology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 616.4
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/174593
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6501

Abstract

Abstract : Malignant acanthosis nigricans (AN) is a rare paraneoplastic syndrome seen primarily in adults with an underlying diagnosis of gastrointestinal adenocarcinoma. Malignant AN is characterized by hyperpigmentation and velvety hyperplasia of the epidermis. This condition is generally not associated with tumors in pediatric populations or in the adrenal gland. We present a case of malignant AN in a pediatric patient with a nonmalignant, functional adrenocortical tumor.