Title of article
Alkaptonuria- a rare metabolic disorder
Author/Authors
Ranjha, Khalid Mahmood Combined Military Hospital - Department of Dermatology, Pakistan , Aslam, Sohail Combined Military Hospital - Department of Dermatology, Pakistan , Mahmood, Tariq Combined Military Hospital - Department of Dermatology, Pakistan
From page
351
To page
354
Abstract
A 26-year-old male presented with bluish discoloration of both pinnae and history of arthritis for the last few months. Examination showed bluish pigmentation of both pinnae, rest of the examination was unremarkable. Urine examination for the diagnosis of alkaptonuria was positive; however no radiological changes were seen at this stage of the disease. No other systemic abnormality or complication detected.
Keywords
Alkaptonuria , homogentisic acid , ochronosis , arthritis.
Journal title
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
Journal title
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
Record number
2573531
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