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Suga K. F-18-FDG PET/CT findings of paraneoplastic dermatoses. Jpn J Radiol 2022; 40:863-875. [PMID: 35713794 PMCID: PMC9441418 DOI: 10.1007/s11604-022-01286-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
Paraneoplastic dermatoses (PD) are defined as nonspecific skin disorders which are associated with internal neoplasms, but without direct association to primary tumors or metastases. Recognition of PD and the following surveillance may lead to the diagnosis of internal malignant neoplasms including early stage ones. Accurate imaging examinations in the following searching is essential in identifying the underlying neoplasms. Since whole-body 18-fluoro-2-deoxyglucose (F-18-FDG)-positron emission (PET)/computed tomography (CT) has been widely used in early diagnosis, staging of various malignant tumors, it may play a role for detection of underlying or occult malignant neoplasms in patients with PD. However, to date, only a few reports of FDG PET/CT findings of the associated neoplasms in PD patients have been cited in the literature. The present paper shows the cases of FDG-avid associated neoplasms in patients with PD in our 10-year experience in our institute, and reviews the well-known and/or relatively common PD and their associated neoplasms, and the previously reported cases of FDG-avid associated neoplasms in these patients.
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- Kazuyoshi Suga
- Department of Radiology, St. Hill Hospital, 3-7-18 Imamurakita, Ube, Yamaguchi, 755-8505, Japan.
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Khan S, Saizan AL, O'Brien K, Kim G, Elbuluk N. Diffuse hyperpigmented lichenoid drug eruption secondary to Enzalutamide. CURRENT PROBLEMS IN CANCER: CASE REPORTS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cpccr.2021.100135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Leung AKC, Lam JM, Barankin B, Leong KF, Hon KL. Acanthosis Nigricans: An Updated Review. Curr Pediatr Rev 2022; 19:68-82. [PMID: 36698243 DOI: 10.2174/1573396318666220429085231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Early recognition of acanthosis nigricans is important because acanthosis nigricans can be a cutaneous manifestation of a variety of systemic disorders and, rarely, as a sign of internal malignancy. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this article is to familiarize pediatricians with the clinical manifestations, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of acanthosis nigricans. METHODS A search was conducted in November 2021in PubMed Clinical Queries using the key term "acanthosis nigricans". The search strategy included all clinical trials, observational studies, and reviews published within the past 10 years. Only papers published in the English literature were included in this review. The information retrieved from the above search was used in the compilation of the present article. RESULTS Acanthosis nigricans is characterized by symmetric, hyperpigmented, and velvety plaques with ill-defined borders, typically involving intertriginous areas. Obesity is the most common cause of acanthosis nigricans which is increasingly observed in obese children and adolescents and can serve as a cutaneous marker of insulin resistance. Early recognition of acanthosis nigricans is important because acanthosis nigricans can also be a cutaneous manifestation of a variety of systemic disorders and, rarely, as a sign of internal malignancy. This may consist of weight reduction, discontinuation of causative drugs, treatment of underlying endocrinopathy, or treatment of an underlying malignancy. For patients with isolated acanthosis nigricans and for those whose underlying cause is not amenable to treatment, treatment of the lesion may be considered for cosmetic reasons. Topical retinoids, vitamin D analogs, chemical peels, and other keratolytics are often used for the treatment of localized lesions. Seldom, systemic therapy such as oral retinoids may be considered for extensive or generalized acanthosis nigricans and acanthosis nigricans unresponsive to topical therapy. Other uncommon treatment modalities include dermabrasion, laser therapy, and surgical removal. CONCLUSION Although acanthosis nigricans is treatable, a complete cure is difficult to achieve. The underlying cause should be treated, if possible, to resolve and prevent the recurrence of acanthosis nigricans. The diagnosis is mainly clinical, based on the characteristic appearance (symmetrically distributed, hyperpigmented, velvety, papillomatous, hyperkeratotic plaques with ill-defined borders) and the typical sites (intertriginous areas, flexural area, and skin folds) of the lesions. The diagnosis might be difficult for lesions that have atypical morphology or are in an unusual location. Clinicians should be familiar with the clinical signs, evaluation, diagnosis, and therapy of acanthosis nigricans because of the link between it and underlying diseases.
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- Alexander K C Leung
- Department of Pediatrics, The University of Calgary, Alberta Children's Hospital, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics and Department of Dermatology and Skin Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Pediatric Institute, Kuala Lumpur General Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Paediatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Hong Kong Children's Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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Liu Y, Xu X, Yang Y, Hu H, Jiang X, Xiong X, Meng W. Malignant acanthosis nigricans and diseases with extensive oral papillary hyperplasia. Clin Exp Dermatol 2021; 47:651-657. [PMID: 34750849 DOI: 10.1111/ced.14995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Oral papillary lesions represent a variety of developmental and neoplastic conditions. Early diagnoses of different papillary lesions are challenging for oral medicine specialists. Malignant acanthosis nigricans (MAN) is a rare cutaneous disorder and a potential marker of underlying hidden tumours. It is characterized by papillary lesions that always involve the oral mucosa. In oral medicine specialities, MAN is not well understood. When the early signs of MAN are extensive oral lesions and slight cutaneous pigmentation without obvious florid cutaneous papillomatosis, the diagnosis can be incorrect or delayed. Oral medicine specialists should ask affected patients to provide details of their medical history and conduct a timely systemic examination.
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- Y Liu
- Department of Oral Medicine, Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Bougrini Y, Belghol R, Elkhachine Y, Naji-Amrani H, Ouarssani A. [Acanthosis nigricans over the face revealing primitive bronchial adenocarcinoma: about a case]. Pan Afr Med J 2021; 39:250. [PMID: 34659623 PMCID: PMC8498676 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2021.39.250.30524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Nous rapportons le cas d'un cancer bronchique révélé par un acanthosis nigrigans du visage. Ce mode de révélation qui est rare, peut précéder de plusieurs mois le diagnostic de néoplasie sous-jacente. Cette observation souligne l'intérêt de rechercher un cancer primitif pulmonaire en cas d´acanthosis nigrigans.
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- Youssef Bougrini
- Service de Pneumo-phtisiologie, Hôpital Militaire Moulay Ismail, Meknès, Maroc
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- Service de Pneumo-phtisiologie, Hôpital Militaire Moulay Ismail, Meknès, Maroc
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- Service de Dermatologie, Hôpital Militaire Moulay Ismail, Meknès, Maroc
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- Service de Pneumo-phtisiologie, Hôpital Militaire Moulay Ismail, Meknès, Maroc.,Faculté de Médecine et de Pharmacie, Université Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Fès, Maroc
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- Service de Pneumo-phtisiologie, Hôpital Militaire Moulay Ismail, Meknès, Maroc.,Faculté de Médecine et de Pharmacie, Université Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Fès, Maroc
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Keller JJ, Fett NM, Morrison LH. Dermatology in the Diagnosis of Noncutaneous Malignancy. Dermatol Clin 2019; 37:537-544. [DOI: 10.1016/j.det.2019.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Roser A, Pajot C, Kettani S, Michalak S, Le Clech C. [Malignant acanthosis nigricans associated with cholangiocarcinoma]. Rev Med Interne 2019; 40:750-753. [PMID: 31564378 DOI: 10.1016/j.revmed.2019.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2019] [Revised: 08/04/2019] [Accepted: 08/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Acanthosis nigricans is a dermatosis characterized by the presence of a hyperpigmented, velvety cutaneous thickening in the flexural areas, especially axillary and inguinal fossas, and lateral faces of the neck. AN is usually a benign condition but can sometimes reveal an internal malignancy corresponds to a cutaneous paraneoplasic syndrome. Literature shows a predominant association with gastric adenocarcinoma. Here, we report a rare association between AN and cholangiocarcinoma. CASE REPORT We report a 43-year-old woman who presented an extensive AN associated to a tripe palms syndrome and florid cutaneous papillomatosis. She consulted in dermatology because of the itchiness of the lesions as well as for esthetics reasons. Complementary investigations enabled to diagnose a cholangiocarcinoma without visceral metastasis and she was treated by tumor resection and chemotherapy. Consequently, a slight improvement of the skin condition and the disappearance of pruritus were observed. CONCLUSION AN should be considered as cutaneous sign either of malignancy or endocrinopathy and therefore requires further investigations. The existence of extensive lesions, pruritus, tripe palms syndrome, florid cutaneous papillomatosis or mucous lesions, associated to an AN is a sign of malignancy should be investigated urgently the early diagnosis of which can lead to a better prognosis.
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- A Roser
- Service de dermatologie, CHU d'Angers, 4, rue Larrey, 49100 Angers, France.
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- Service de dermatologie, CHU d'Angers, 4, rue Larrey, 49100 Angers, France
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- Service d'anatomopathologie de l'Ouest, 4, rue Edmond-Cannelle, 49130 Les Ponts-de-Cé, France
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- Service d'anatomopathologie, CHU d'Angers, 4 rue Larrey, 49100 Angers, France
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- Service de dermatologie, CHU d'Angers, 4, rue Larrey, 49100 Angers, France
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Phan YC, Shammout S, Cobley J, Hayes M, Akhtar M, Powell J. Metastatic prostate cancer presenting as subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Australas J Dermatol 2019; 61:e113-e114. [DOI: 10.1111/ajd.13133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Arellano J, Iglesias P, Suarez C, Corredoira Y, Schnettler K. Malignant acanthosis nigricans as a paraneoplastic manifestation of metastatic breast cancer. Int J Womens Dermatol 2019; 5:183-186. [PMID: 31360756 PMCID: PMC6637086 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijwd.2019.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2018] [Revised: 03/01/2019] [Accepted: 03/13/2019] [Indexed: 10/30/2022] Open
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Malignant acanthosis nigricans is a rare paraneoplastic syndrome, usually associated with a gastric adenocarcinoma and less frequently with other neoplasms. In general, its appearance indicates a poor prognosis with a survival of < 2 years. We describe the case of a 40-year-old patient who presented with generalized cutaneous thickening that had a velvety appearance, was rapidly progressing, and involved right axillary adenopathy. Skin and nipple biopsy yielded results consistent with acanthosis nigricans, and palpable adenopathy biopsy results were compatible with mammary adenocarcinoma (human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 positive and estrogen and progesterone receptor negative) without a detectable primary tumor. This case of malignant acanthosis nigricans is presented because of the importance of its early recognition as a paraneoplastic syndrome and its relation with mammary adenocarcinoma, an association infrequently reported in the literature.
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- Javier Arellano
- Department of Dermatology, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile.,Department of Dermatology, Hospital Clínico San Borja, Arriarán, Chile
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Pathology, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile.,Department of Pathology, Hospital Clínico San Borja, Arriarán, Chile
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- Department of Pathology, Hospital Clínico San Borja, Arriarán, Chile
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Antonio JR, Trídico LA, Antonio CR. Malignant Acanthosis nigricans associated with early diagnosis of liver cancer. An Bras Dermatol 2018; 93:616-617. [PMID: 30066784 PMCID: PMC6063124 DOI: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20187560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2017] [Accepted: 11/26/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- João Roberto Antonio
- Discipline of Dermatology, Faculdade de Medicina de São
José do Rio Preto, São José do Rio Preto (SP), Brazil
- Service of Dermatology, Hospital de Base de São José
do Rio Preto, São José do Rio Preto (SP), Brazil
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- Service of Dermatology, Hospital de Base de São José
do Rio Preto, São José do Rio Preto (SP), Brazil
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- Discipline of Dermatology, Faculdade de Medicina de São
José do Rio Preto, São José do Rio Preto (SP), Brazil
- Service of Dermatology, Hospital de Base de São José
do Rio Preto, São José do Rio Preto (SP), Brazil
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Yu Q, Li XL, Ji G, Wang Y, Gong Y, Xu H, Shi YL. Malignant acanthosis nigricans: an early diagnostic clue for gastric adenocarcinoma. World J Surg Oncol 2017; 15:208. [PMID: 29178944 PMCID: PMC5702104 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-017-1274-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2017] [Accepted: 11/15/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background Malignant acanthosis nigricans (MAN), characterized by the presence of a hyperpigmented, velvety cutaneous thickening, is recognized as a cutaneous sign of internal malignancy. Few MAN has been reported in the Asian race ever before. Case presentation Here, we report a rare case of MAN with severe mucosa and soles and extraordinary facial involvement in the Asian race. A 74-year-old man presented with hyperkeratotic eruption for 7 months. Physical examination revealed hyperkeratotic plaques on the face, dorsal skin of fingers and heels, and papillomatosis of buccal mucosa. Biopsy findings from skin lesion revealed hyperkeratosis, papillomatosis, and hyperpigmentation of the basal layer. The endoscopic ultrasound with biopsy of the gastric tissue revealed gastric cardia tubular adenocarcinoma. The patient was diagnosed with MAN associated with gastric adenocarcinoma, immediately following tumor resection and lymphadenectomy. A slight improvement was seen in the skin condition but died of cancer cachexia 3 months later. Conclusions We report our typical patient to highlight the importance of MAN, which was an early clue to the discovery of gastric adenocarcinoma.
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- Qian Yu
- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital9, Tongji University School of Medicine, No.301, Middle Yanchang Road, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital9, Tongji University School of Medicine, No.301, Middle Yanchang Road, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of Pathology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital9, Tongji University School of Medicine, No.301, Middle Yanchang Road, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital9, Tongji University School of Medicine, No.301, Middle Yanchang Road, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital9, Tongji University School of Medicine, No.301, Middle Yanchang Road, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital9, Tongji University School of Medicine, No.301, Middle Yanchang Road, Shanghai, 200072, China.
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Ferraz de Campos FP, Narvaez MRA, Reis PVS, Gomes ACM, Paraskevopoulos DKDS, Santana F, Fugita OEH. Acanthosis Nigricans associated with clear-cell renal cell carcinoma. AUTOPSY AND CASE REPORTS 2016; 6:33-40. [PMID: 27284539 PMCID: PMC4880432 DOI: 10.4322/acr.2016.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2016] [Accepted: 01/31/2016] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Acanthosis nigricans (AN), an entity recognized since the 19th century, is a dermatopathy associated with insulin-resistant conditions, endocrinopathies, drugs, chromosome abnormalities and neoplasia. The latter, also known as malignant AN, is mostly related to abdominal neoplasms. Malignant AN occurs frequently among elderly patients. In these cases, the onset is subtle, and spreading involves the flexural regions of the body, particularly the axillae, palms, soles, and mucosa. Gastric adenocarcinoma is the most frequent associated neoplasia, but many others have been reported. Renal cell carcinoma (RCC), although already reported, is rarely associated with malignant AN. The authors report the case of a woman who was being treated for depression but presented a long-standing and marked weight loss, followed by darkening of the neck and the axillary regions. Physical examination disclosed a tumoral mass in the left flank and symmetrical, pigmented, velvety, verrucous plaques on both axillae, which is classical for AN. The diagnostic work-up disclosed a huge renal mass, which was resected and further diagnosed as a RCC. The post-operative period was uneventful and the skin alteration was evanescent at the first follow-up consultation. The authors call attention to the association of AN with RCC.
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- Pathology Department - Faculty of Medicine - University of São Paulo, São Paulo/SP - Brazil
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