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[Acantosis nigricans in polycystic ovary syndrome].

Abstract
Acantosis Nigricans (AN) is a skin disease with rough or velvet areas present on neck or as hyperpigmented and wrinkled skin. AN often forms HAIR-AN syndrome consisted of hyperandrogenizm, insulin resistance and AN. We present AN and PCO syndrome in 13 yrs old girl treated by laparoscopic wedge resection. We concluded that laparoscopic procedure is a diagnostic measure and mode of PCO treatment. Decreased hyperandrogenizm resulted in AN appearance withdrawall.
AuthorsP Miciński, A Wackermann-Ramos, M Manowska, P Buchacz, R Poreba, I Sirko
JournalGinekologia polska (Ginekol Pol) Vol. 70 Issue 5 Pg. 374-7 (May 1999) ISSN: 0017-0011 [Print] Poland
Vernacular TitleAcantosis nigricans i zespół policystycznych jajników-opis przypadku.
PMID10462985 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Testosterone
Topics
  • Acanthosis Nigricans (complications, diagnosis)
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy (methods)
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (complications, pathology, surgery)
  • Testosterone (blood)

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