title: [Acanthosis nigricans in pregnancy].
abstract: A case of Acanthosis nigricans developed in a pregnant 16 year old woman is reported. Laboratory studies disclosed an abnormal glucose tolerance and elevated levels of insulinemia with an insulin-resistant state. Two months after partum, the metabolic parameters became normal and parallel the complete resolution of acanthosis nigricans was observed. The possible pathogenetic role of pregnancy in the development of acanthosis nigricans is discussed.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Galasso
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Sbano
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Altamura
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Della Corte
mesh_terms: D000052:Acanthosis Nigricans / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology*; D000293:Adolescent; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007328:Insulin / Q000097:blood; D007333:Insulin Resistance; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology*; D011263:Pregnancy Trimester, Third
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D007328:Insulin
vernacular_title: Acanthosis nigricans in gravidanza.