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Eyelid involvement in acanthosis nigricans
E B Groos1, M J Mannis, T B Brumley
1Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, Davis 95618.
American Journal of Ophthalmology
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Acanthosis nigricans, a skin condition, can signal underlying gastric cancer. Ocular manifestations like blocked tear ducts may prompt oncologic evaluation.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Gastroenterology
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Acanthosis nigricans is a dermatological sign often associated with metabolic disorders or malignancy.
- Gastric adenocarcinoma is a significant cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide.