phenytoin has been researched along with Acanthosis Nigricans in 2 studies
Acanthosis Nigricans: A circumscribed melanosis consisting of a brown-pigmented, velvety verrucosity or fine papillomatosis appearing in the axillae and other body folds. It occurs in association with endocrine disorders, underlying malignancy, administration of certain drugs, or as in inherited disorder.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Phenytoin sodium has been used to treat muscle cramps of diverse causes, and is known to increase insulin sensitivity during long-term use." | 7.67 | Phenytoin-induced improvement in muscle cramping and insulin action in three patients with the syndrome of insulin resistance, acanthosis nigricans, and acral hypertrophy. ( Flier, JS; Kingston, WJ; Landsberg, L; Meneilly, GS; Minaker, KL; Moxley, RT; Rowe, JW; Young, JB, 1989) |
| " While there was a dramatic response of the muscle cramps to phenytoin therapy, some other features of metabolic syndrome did not respond to phenytoin therapy alone." | 3.80 | Syndrome of insulin resistance with acanthosis nigricans, acral hypertrophy and muscle cramps in an adolescent - a rare diagnosis revisited. ( Ghosh, U; Mathai, S; Thomas, M, 2014) |
| "Phenytoin sodium has been used to treat muscle cramps of diverse causes, and is known to increase insulin sensitivity during long-term use." | 3.67 | Phenytoin-induced improvement in muscle cramping and insulin action in three patients with the syndrome of insulin resistance, acanthosis nigricans, and acral hypertrophy. ( Flier, JS; Kingston, WJ; Landsberg, L; Meneilly, GS; Minaker, KL; Moxley, RT; Rowe, JW; Young, JB, 1989) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 1 (50.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 1 (50.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Ghosh, U | 1 |
| Thomas, M | 1 |
| Mathai, S | 1 |
| Minaker, KL | 1 |
| Flier, JS | 1 |
| Landsberg, L | 1 |
| Young, JB | 1 |
| Moxley, RT | 1 |
| Kingston, WJ | 1 |
| Meneilly, GS | 1 |
| Rowe, JW | 1 |
2 other studies available for phenytoin and Acanthosis Nigricans
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Syndrome of insulin resistance with acanthosis nigricans, acral hypertrophy and muscle cramps in an adolescent - a rare diagnosis revisited.
Topics: Acanthosis Nigricans; Acromegaly; Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Humans; Hypertrophy; Insulin Resistan | 2014 |
Phenytoin-induced improvement in muscle cramping and insulin action in three patients with the syndrome of insulin resistance, acanthosis nigricans, and acral hypertrophy.
Topics: Acanthosis Nigricans; Adult; Blood Glucose; Carbohydrate Metabolism; Extremities; Female; Glucose To | 1989 |