Title: Estrogen-induced hyperkeratosis of the nipple.
Abstract:Hyperkeratosis of the nipple and areola has been classically divided into three categories: a part of an epidermal nevus, a type associated with ichthyosis, and a nevoid form seen in young women. A ca...Hyperkeratosis of the nipple and areola has been classically divided into three categories: a part of an epidermal nevus, a type associated with ichthyosis, and a nevoid form seen in young women. A case of hyperkeratosis of the nipples in a patient with adenocarcinoma of the prostate treated with diethylstilbestrol is described herein. A possible correlation between estrogens and an acquired form of this rare skin disorder is suggested.Read More
Publication Year: 1980
Publication Date: 1980-07-01
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['pubmed']
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