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Oral malignant acanthosis nigricans

1983; Elsevier BV; Volume: 56; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/0030-4220(83)90346-8

1878-2175

Reza Mostofi, Noel P. Hayden, Keyoumars Soltani,

Oral Health Pathology and Treatment

Awareness of a possible association of late-onset oral acanthosis nigricans with internal malignant disorders is important for early detection and treatment of the underlying cancer. A classic case of malignant oral acanthosis nigricans is reported here, and its possible etiologic factors and pathogenetic mechanisms are discussed.