Total Knee Arthroplasty in Alkaptonuric Ochronosis: the First Case Report in Thailand and Literature Review
Ochronosis is a musculoskeletal manifestation found in alkaptonuria which is a rare autosomal reces- sive disorder caused by the deficiency of homogentistic acid oxidase enzyme. This leads to accumulation and deposition of homogentistic acid (HGA) pigments in skin, sclera, tendon, ligament and cart...
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Mahidol University
2016-09-01
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| Series: | Siriraj Medical Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.smj.si.mahidol.ac.th/sirirajmedj/index.php/smj/article/view/47/47 |