Acanthosis nigricans

ICD-10 Code L83

Acanthosis nigricans

Definition

A melanotic cutaneous lesion that develops in the axilla and other body folds. It may be idiopathic, drug-induced, or it may be associated with the presence of an endocrine disorder or malignancy.

Also known as acanthosis nigricans, acanthosis nigricans (disease), an - acanthosis nigricans — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Integumental system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Skin of body Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0