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Alkaptonuria
Alternate Names : Alcaptonuria, Homogentisic Acid Oxidase Deficiency, Ochronosis
Alkaptonuria Complications
- Accumulation of homogentisic acid products in the cartilage causes arthritis in about 50% of older adults with alkaptonuria.
- Homogentisic acid products can accumulate on the heart valves, especially the mitral valve, sometimes leading to the need for valve replacement.
- Coronary artery disease may develop earlier in people with alkaptonuria.
- Kidney and prostate stones may be more common in people with alkaptonuria.
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• Definition
• Alkaptonuria Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Alkaptonuria Symptoms & Signs
• Alkaptonuria Prevention
• Alkaptonuria Diagnosis & Tests
• Alkaptonuria Treatment
• Alkaptonuria Prognosis
• Alkaptonuria Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Review Date : 8/6/2003
Reviewed By : Douglas R. Stewart, M.D., Division of Medical Genetics, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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