Publications by authors named "Sheng-Mao Zhu"
Malignant acanthosis nigricans with Leser-Trélat sign and tripe palms: A case report.
World J Clin Cases
November 2020
Article Synopsis
- Acanthosis nigricans (AN), Leser-Trélat sign, and tripe palms are skin conditions that can indicate underlying health issues, particularly cancer.
- A case study details a 61-year-old man who developed these skin disorders alongside gastric cancer symptoms after treatment for Riehl's melanosis.
- The report highlights the importance of monitoring skin changes in patients, as they may signal serious conditions like cancer, emphasizing a connection between these skin diseases and malignant conditions.
Background: Melanotic Xp11-associated tumors are rare mesenchymal-derived tumors. So far, most primary melanotic Xp11-associated tumors have been reported in the kidney, and reports of this tumor in the gastrointestinal tract are rare.
Case Summary: Here we describe the case of a 25-year-old woman who presented with a melanotic Xp11-associated tumor in the sigmoid colon.