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Classroom classification

百科

Ochronotic arthropathy

骨外科

Common symptoms

耳、鼻、软骨变成蓝色、指甲、耳软骨出...、驼背、前列腺结石、黑尿

The pathology of disease

Ochronotic arthropathy is arthropathy from alkaptonuria; homogentisic acid pigment deposition in cartilage; dark cartilage; early osteoarthritis; spine/knees.

Symptoms

Early osteoarthritis; dark pigmented sclera/ears; low back pain; dark urine; joint pain

Causes

Alkaptonuria (homogentisate oxidase deficiency).

Treatment

Symptomatic; low-protein diet; vitamin C; joint replacement for advanced OA

Dept

Rheumatology / orthopedic / genetics.

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