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[Diagnostic image (45). Ochronosis].

E J ter Borg1

  • 1St. Antonius Ziekenhuis, afd. Reumatologie, Koekoekslaan 1, 3435 CM Nieuwegein.

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|July 28, 2001
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Ochronosis, a rare metabolic disorder also known as alkaptonuria, can cause bluish discoloration in cartilage. This case highlights the visible external signs of ochronosis in a 70-year-old woman diagnosed at 54.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Genetics
  • Metabolic Disorders

Background:

  • Ochronosis, or alkaptonuria, is a rare inherited metabolic disorder.
  • It results from a deficiency in the enzyme homogentisate 1,2-dioxygenase.
  • This leads to the accumulation of homogentisic acid in various tissues.

Observation:

  • A 70-year-old woman presented with a noticeable bluish discoloration.
  • The discoloration was specifically observed on the cartilage of her ears.
  • The patient had a prior diagnosis of ochronosis (alkaptonuria) at age 54.

Findings:

  • The observed bluish discoloration of ear cartilage is a characteristic external manifestation of ochronosis.
  • This finding correlates with the known pathophysiology of alkaptonuria, involving pigment deposition.

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Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of recognizing external physical signs in diagnosing and managing metabolic disorders like ochronosis.
  • Suggests that cartilage discoloration can be a long-term, visible indicator of alkaptonuria.
  • Emphasizes the need for continued monitoring of patients with diagnosed ochronosis for potential complications.