Alkaptonuria and Ochronotic Arthropathy: The Path to Pain-Free Mobility

Alkaptonuria and Ochronotic Arthropathy: The Path to Pain-Free Mobility

This article discusses a case of ochronotic arthropathy, a manifestation of alkaptonuria. Alkaptonuria is characterized by the accumulation of homogentisic acid [HGA] in tissues, leading to a distinctive blue-black pigmentation and early joint degeneration. A 68-year-old female patient, with a hist...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Poursalehian, Mohammadreza Barzegar, Mohammadreza Razzaghof, Seyed Mohammad Javad Mortazavi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2024-09-01
Series:Case Reports in Clinical Practice
Subjects:
Alkaptonuria
Ochronotic Arthropath
Homogentisic acid
Total hip replacement
Orthopedic surgery
Online Access:https://crcp.tums.ac.ir/index.php/crcp/article/view/831

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