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Ochronosis a cause of tendon rupture knee - A case report

JAMES ARNOLD AARON VETHA JOSE

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Alkaptonuria, also called endogenous ochronosis, is a rare metabolic autosomal recessive disorder. It occurs by complete inhibition of homogentisic acid oxidase enzyme having its deposition in various tissues.


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