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. 2009 Jul;54(3):299-301.
doi: 10.4103/0019-5154.55650.

Alkaptonuria associated with degenerative collagenous palmar plaques

Biju Vasudevan  1 , M P S Sawhney, S Radhakrishnan
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Alkaptonuria associated with degenerative collagenous palmar plaques

Biju Vasudevan et al. Indian J Dermatol. 2009 Jul.
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Figures

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Figure 1
Pigment granules on dorsum of hands
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Figure 2
Bluish discoloration of nails
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Figure 3
Multiple collagenous plaques on palms
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Figure 4
Ochronotic arthropathy of hip joints
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Figure 5
Urine examination showing progressive homogentisic aciduria
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