Abstract
Alkaptonuria was one of four disorders originally defined as an "inborn error of metabolism" by Garrod in 1902. It is a rare autosomal recessive disorder, characterized by the triad of homogentisic acid in urine, ochronosis, and arthropathy.
We describe an elderly female who presented with ochronotic pigmentation and was found to have Alkaptonuria.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/sljd.v5i1.328 | Journal eISSN: 1391-2771
Language: English
Page range: 37 - 38
Published on: Dec 1, 2001
Published by: Sri Lanka College of Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
© 2001 G M P Sirimanna, W S J Mendis, J B C Wijesinghe, published by Sri Lanka College of Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine
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