title: [Acral acanthosis nigricans associated with taking growth hormone].
abstract: Acanthosis nigricans is a skin lesion characterized by the presence of a hyperpigmented, velvety cutaneous thickening that usually appears in flexural areas. Less frequently, it can occur in other locations, such as the dorsum of hands and feet. In this case it is called acral acanthosis nigricans. It is a dermatological manifestation of systemic disease. It is often associated with insulin resistance-mediated endocrine diseases. A case is presented on a patient with acanthosis nigricans secondary to the use of growth hormone.
authors.affiliation: Medicina de Familia y Comunitaria, Centro de Salud Sardinero, Santander, Cantabria, España. Electronic address: alvaro290475@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Peña Irún
mesh_terms: D000052:Acanthosis Nigricans / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D000328:Adult; D013006:Growth Hormone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007333:Insulin Resistance; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D013006:Growth Hormone
keywords: Acanthosis nigricans; Acantosis nigricans; Diagnosis; Diagnóstico; Growth hormone; Hormona de crecimiento