Ochronosis and alkaptonuria: report of a new case with calcified aortic valve stenosis
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Ochronosis and alkaptonuria: report of a new case with calcified aortic valve stenosis
Abstract
A patient with calcified aortic valve disease secondary to ochronosis and alkaptonuria is presented. Urgent aortic valve replacement was necessary. The cardiovascular complications of this disease are reviewed.