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Alkaptonuria is an inherited condition that causes urine to turn black when exposed to air. Ochronosis, a buildup of dark pigment in connective tissues such as cartilage and skin, is also characteristic of the disorder. This blue-black pigmentation usually appears after age 30. People with alkaptonuria typically develop arthritis, particularly in the spine and large joints, beginning in early adulthood. written by Juliet Cohen
Alkaptonuria is an uncommon inherited hereditary disorder of tyrosine metabolism. Alkaptonuria is more popular in sure areas of slovakia and in the dominican republic. << previous page 1 next page>> |
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