Image Based Question-65004

The given image shows  hyperpigmentation of the skin. It is usually found in  which body parts?

A. Posterior and lateral folds of the neck

B. Armpits

C. Forehead

D. All of the above

Correct Answer » D Explanation

The given image shows Acanthosis nigricans is a brown to black, poorly defined, velvety hyperpigmentation of the skin

Acanthosis nigricans may present with thickened, velvety, relatively darker areas of skin on the neck, armpit and in skin folds.It typically occurs in individuals younger than age 40, may be genetically inherited, and is associated with obesity or endocrinopathies, such as hypothyroidism, acromegaly, polycystic ovary disease, insulin-resistant diabetes, or Cushing’s disease.