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Acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa.

T Ikeya, A Izumi, M Suzuki

    Dermatologica
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    A man with lung cancer developed acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa, characterized by fine hair growth and skin pigmentation. Elevated serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) suggests it may be an etiological factor in this rare condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Oncology

    Background:

    • Acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa is a rare condition characterized by excessive lanugo-like hair growth.
    • It is often associated with underlying malignancies, posing diagnostic challenges.

    Observation:

    • A case study of a male patient with lung cancer presenting with acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa.
    • Clinical manifestations included widespread fine hair, oral mucous membrane pigmentation, and glossitis.

    Findings:

    • Serum analysis revealed significantly elevated levels of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA).
    • The concentration of CEA was notably high in the patient's blood.

    Implications:

    • This case suggests a potential etiological role for carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) in acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa associated with lung cancer.

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  • Further research is warranted to elucidate the relationship between CEA and this dermatological paraneoplastic syndrome.