Tale of a Black Heart!

Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar;113(3):e163-e165. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.05.063. Epub 2021 Jun 17.

Abstract

Alkaptonuria is a rare condition of inborn error of metabolism. Association with aortic stenosis has been described; however, diagnosis at the time of valve replacement is infrequent. Recognition of this condition has potential management implications as the durability of prosthetic valves in such cases is unknown. We describe a case report that depicts these unique aspects.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Alkaptonuria* / complications
  • Aortic Valve / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Valve / metabolism
  • Aortic Valve / surgery
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis* / complications
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis* / diagnosis
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis* / surgery
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis*
  • Humans
  • Ochronosis* / surgery