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Case Reports
. 2022 Oct 25;15(10):e252287.
doi: 10.1136/bcr-2022-252287.

Malignant acanthosis nigricans: a cutaneous marker of hepatocellular carcinoma

Konsam Nirupama Devi  1 , Gurumayum Chitralekha Devi  1 , Purna Sethy  2 , Neirita Hazarika  3
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Malignant acanthosis nigricans: a cutaneous marker of hepatocellular carcinoma

Konsam Nirupama Devi et al. BMJ Case Rep. .
No abstract available

Keywords: Dermatology; Gastrointestinal system; Hepatic cancer.

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Competing interests: None declared.

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Figure 1
(A) Ill-defined hyperpigmented velvety plaque present over the vertex of the scalp. (B) Diffused hyperpigmented velvety plaque present over buttocks and perianal area. (C) Groups of multiple pebble-like rough papules coalescing to form plaques present over the dorsal aspect of knuckles and interphalangeal joints; Huntley’s papules. (D) Prominent rough dermatoglyphic ridging present on the palm; tripe palm.
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