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Indian Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine

Volume  4, Issue 2, Jul-Dec 2017, Pages 212-213
 

Case Report

A Case Report of Diaper Staining Since Birth: Rare Metabolic Disorder Alkaptonur

Deeksha Shakywal1, Neha Agarwal2, Amitesh Yadav2, Yashwant K. Rao3

1Junior Resident 2Lecturer 3Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, GSVM Medical College, Kanpur208002, Uttar Pradesh, India.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijmfnm.2347.999X.4217.19

Abstract

Alkaptonuria is a rare metabolic autosomal recessive disorder caused by deficiency of homogentisic acid oxidase [1]. A three old female child presented with history of staining of diaper since birth and during treatment underwent battery of scanning and investigations. Diagnosis was suspected when urine turned black when kept in a sterile container. Her urine examination showed homogentisic acid. Patient was diagnosed alkaptonuria.

Keywords: Genetic Disorder; Alkaptonuria. 


Corresponding Author : Neha Agarwal, Lecturer Department of Pediatrics, GSVM Medical College, Kanpur208002, Uttar Pradesh, India.