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Acanthosis Nigricans : Tests

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Tests could include:

Examination of Skin

Incisional biopsy of skin lesion

Skin punch biopsy

Your physician can usually diagnose acanthosis nigricans by simply looking at your skin. A skin biopsy may be needed in unusual cases. If no clear cause of acanthosis nigricans is obvious, it may be necessary to search for one. Your physician may ...

Source:ADAM

Date:July 27, 2006

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