Nevoid hyperkeratosis of nipple: Nevoid or hormonal?
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[Nevoid hyperkeratosis of the nipple and areola].
INTRODUCTION Nevoid hyperkeratosis of the nipple and areola (NHNA) is a rare, benign condition of unknown etiology characterized by verrucous hyperpigmented plaques on the nipple and/or areola that was first described in 1923. Since then many cases have been reported in the literature and some have argued whether it is a distinct entity. Since the pathogenesis is unknown and it is a rare dermat...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
سال: 2006
ISSN: 0378-6323
DOI: 10.4103/0378-6323.27762