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. 2011 Mar;56(2):194-6.
doi: 10.4103/0019-5154.80415.

Alkaptonuria

Gk Tharini  1 , Vidhya Ravindran, N Hema, D Prabhavathy, B Parveen
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Alkaptonuria

Gk Tharini et al. Indian J Dermatol. 2011 Mar.

Abstract

A case of alkaptonuria, a rare disorder with autosomal recessive inheritance, is reported here. The patient had palmar pigmentation in addition to the usual features of alkaptonuria.

Keywords: Alkaptonuria; homogentisic acid; ochronosis.

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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Pigment deposition in the sclera – Osler's sign
Figure 2
Figure 2
Pigmentation of the ear
Figure 3
Figure 3
Pigmentation along with pits involving the margins of the palms and tips of the fingers
Figure 4
Figure 4
Biopsy picture showing pigment deposits in the dermis with a characteristic ochre color
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