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Bilateral Breast Ochronosis: a Case Report.


ABSTRACT: Ochronosis is a syndrome characterized by bluish black discoloration due to the deposition of polymerized products of homogentisic acid (HGA) in the connective tissues. The endogenous variety (alkaptonuria), is a rare autosomal recessive metabolic disorder. The disorder is manifested by deficiency of the enzyme homogentisate 1,2-dioxygenase. The characteristic of the condition is a triad of pigmentation of skin, cartilage, and sclera; ochronotic arthropathies and homogentisic aciduria (resulting in darkening of urine). More rarely, it may affect the breast. This rare and interesting case of a woman with ochronosis of both breasts and chest wall, prompted us to write this case report.

SUBMITTER: AbdulKarim FAJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8340040 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Bilateral Breast Ochronosis: a Case Report.

AbdulKarim Fatema A J FAJ   Ibrahim Safwat M SM   Hill Arnold Ad AA   Ajmal Nadeem N  

JPRAS open 20210618


Ochronosis is a syndrome characterized by bluish black discoloration due to the deposition of polymerized products of homogentisic acid (HGA) in the connective tissues. The endogenous variety (alkaptonuria), is a rare autosomal recessive metabolic disorder. The disorder is manifested by deficiency of the enzyme homogentisate 1,2-dioxygenase. The characteristic of the condition is a triad of pigmentation of skin, cartilage, and sclera; ochronotic arthropathies and homogentisic aciduria (resulting  ...[more]

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