Alkaptonuric Ochronosis

Alkaptonuria is an autosomal recessive metabolic disorder characterized by joints and spine involvement, ochronosis and presence of homogentisic acid in urine and its deposition in cartilage, intervertebral disc and other connective tissues, leading to disabling arthritis in elderly individual.

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Published in:	Journal of the Association of Physicians of India Vol. 64; no. 4; p. 79
Main Authors:	Saigal, Renu, Tank, M L, Pathak, Prashant, Choudhary, Alok, Saigal, Suresh
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	India 01-04-2016
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Summary:	Alkaptonuria is an autosomal recessive metabolic disorder characterized by joints and spine involvement, ochronosis and presence of homogentisic acid in urine and its deposition in cartilage, intervertebral disc and other connective tissues, leading to disabling arthritis in elderly individual.
ISSN:	0004-5772