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Acanthosis nigricans as a clinical marker of insulin resistance among overweight adolescents

Pediatrics
Endocrinology
Author
Videira-Silva A, et al.
Used Parameters : SMM, SMI, BFM, PBF
Publication Year : 2019
Country : Portugal
Journal : Annals of Pediatric
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Purpose Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is a hyperpigmented dermatosis associated with obesity and insulin resistance (IR). There is no consensus whether AN extension scoring offers added value to the clinical estimation of IR. In this study we aimed to assess and score AN using both a short and an extended version of the scale proposed by Burke et al. and analyze the relationships of both versions with hyperinsulinemia and IR. Methods We analyzed data from 139 overweight adolescents (body mass index≥ 85th percentile) aged …
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