Ochronosis

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Ochronosis is a disease characterized by the accumulation of homogentisic acid. It is subclassified as endogenous and exogenous.

The exogenous form is genetic and autosomal recessive.[1]

Gross

  • Blue-grey discolourization of tissue.

References

  1. Turgay, E.; Canat, D.; Gurel, MS.; Yuksel, T.; Baran, MF.; Demirkesen, C. (Dec 2009). "Endogenous ochronosis.". Clin Exp Dermatol 34 (8): e865-8. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2230.2009.03618.x. PMID 20055850.