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Alkaptonuria
Alternate Names : Alcaptonuria, Homogentisic Acid Oxidase Deficiency, Ochronosis
Alkaptonuria Symptoms & Signs
Infant/child:
- Family history of alkaptonuria
- Urine in diaper may darken after several hours (can become almost black)
Adult:
- Progressive arthritis, especially of the spine
- Darkening of the ear (from black staining of the cartilage in the ear)
- Dark spots on the sclera (white of the eye) and cornea
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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
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Arthritis
Tests & Exams
• Urinalysis
Other Topics
• Autosomal Recessive
• Enzyme
• Metabolism
• Sclera
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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