Acanthosis nigricans and insulin resistance in obese children

Background Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is a skin condition characterized by darkening and thickening of skin. AN has been reported to be linked to insulin resistance (IR), that associated with type 2 diabetes, in obese children in many country. Objective To determine the relation between acanthosis n...

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Main Authors: Kristellina Sangirta Tirtamulia, Adrian Umboh, Sarah Maria Warouw, Vivekenanda Pateda, Frecillia Regina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House 2010-10-01
Series:Paediatrica Indonesiana
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Online Access:https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/997