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Acanthosis Nigricans: Sensitivity and Specificity

Introduction: None written. Excerpt from the entry in Insulin Resistance:
According to this paper the diagnostic effect of AN is superceded by increased body fat density as measured by DXA.

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Insulin Resistance

50% sensitive, 83% specific