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Cutaneous manifestations of diabetes mellitus: a narrative review. — SAQ
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A patient presents with features suggestive of cutaneous manifestations of diabetes mellitus: a narrative review.. Acanthosis nigricans (AN) = hyperpigmented, velvety, thickened skin in flexural areas (axillae, neck, groin, umbilicus). Most commonly associated with insulin resistance (obesity, type 2 d...
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a) What is the most likely diagnosis and what clinical features support it? (2 marks)
b) What investigations would you arrange to confirm the diagnosis? (3 marks)
c) Outline your management plan for this patient. (3 marks)
d) What are the key complications and prognostic factors? (2 marks)