Alkaptonuria (AKU) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder that results from the deficient
activity of homogentisate 1, 2-dioxygenase and leads to increased levels of homogentisic …

Interventions: Total knee arthroplasty and Achilles tendon repair were operated separately
after the disease was diagnosed. Outcomes: The patient recovered very well after the …

Background: Alkaptonuria is a rare genetic metabolic disorder due to deficiency of
homogentisate 1, 2-dioxygenase (HGD), an enzyme catalyzing the conversion of …

Alkaptonuria is an extremely rare autosomal recessive metabolic disorder characterized by
dark urine, ochronosis, and arthritis of the spine and major joints. We report a case of …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Surgical treatment is the commonly preferred method for
treating acute Achilles tendon ruptures (AATRs) due to advantages such as less re-rupture …

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Alkaptonuria is a rare disorder, an autosomal recessive condition with genetic determinism
and hereditary transmission, having a prevalence of 1 per 1 million population in USA. The …

Background: Alkaptonuria is a rare genetic metabolic disorder due to deficiency of
homogentisate 1, 2-dioxygenase (HGD), an enzyme catalyzing the conversion of …

A lkaptonuria is a rare autosomal recessive disorder uniquely known for causing black, or
darkened, urine when left standing due to the renal excretion of excess homogentisic acid …

Background: Antenatal Care means care before birth and includes education, counseling,
screening and treatment to monitor and to promote the well-being of the mother and fetus …