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[Acanthosis nigricans over the face revealing primitive bronchial adenocarcinoma: about a case].

Authors :
Bougrini Y
Belghol R
Elkhachine Y
Naji-Amrani H
Ouarssani A
Source :
The Pan African medical journal [Pan Afr Med J] 2021 Aug 18; Vol. 39, pp. 250. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Aug 18 (Print Publication: 2021).
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

We here report a case of bronchial cancer revealed by acanthosis nigrigans affecting the face. This rare mode of revelation may precede diagnosis of underlying neoplasia by several months . This study highlights the importance of suspecting primary lung cancer in patients with acanthosis nigrigans.<br />Competing Interests: Les auteurs ne declarent aucun conflit d'intérêts.<br /> (Copyright: Youssef Bougrini et al.)

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
1937-8688
Volume :
39
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Pan African medical journal
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
34659623
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2021.39.250.30524