A Case of Acanthosis Nigricans Detected in Obese Infertile Woman

Nam, Y S; Lee, S H; Kwak, I P; Yoon, T K; Cha, K Y

Abstract

Acanthosis nigricans[AN] is a dermatopathy with a distinctive appearance that facilitates its diagnosis. Although an external condition, it is associated with a wide variety of less obvious internal conditions, either benign or malignant. Insulin resistance figures prominently in its benign associations and plays a primary role in its development. The development of acanthosis nigricans[AN] in malignant conditions remains to be explained. Acanthosis nigricans[AN] rarely requires treatment, although the underlying condition usually does. We have experienced a case of acanthosis nigricans[AN] in obese infertile woman. So we report this case with a brief review of literatures.