Ochronotic arthropathy

Scand J Rheumatol. 2003;32(5):315-7. doi: 10.1080/03009740310003983.

Abstract

The authors report on 18 members of four generations of an alkaptonuric family. All three males in the third generation are clinically affected; two members of the family tree have undergone major joint surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Alkaptonuria / complications
  • Alkaptonuria / genetics*
  • Family
  • Female
  • Genes, Recessive*
  • Humans
  • Joint Diseases / etiology
  • Joint Diseases / genetics*
  • Joint Diseases / surgery
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Ochronosis / complications
  • Ochronosis / genetics*
  • Pedigree
  • Pelvic Bones / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiography
  • Spine / diagnostic imaging