Acanthosis nigricans
International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01
Acanthosis nigricans is characterised by dark, thick, velvety skin in body folds and creases. It is most commonly encountered in association with obesity and type 2 diabetes though may be a component of a number of genetic syndromes. Hyperinsulinaemia and insulin resistance are important underlying factors. Acanthosis nigricans may rarely be due to underlying malignancy (paraneoplastic acanthosis nigricans).
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sections/codes in this section (ED51.0-ED51.0)
- Benign acanthosis nigricans (ED51.00)
- Other specified acanthosis nigricans (ED51.0Y)
- Acanthosis nigricans, unspecified (ED51.0Z)
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