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Black Aorta from Alkaptonuria

A-76-year old male with a past history of alkaptonuria with ochronosis (homogentisic acid deposition in tissues) had symptomatic aortic stenosis. Surgical replacement of the valve was undertaken, and he was noted to have a severely pigmented and porcelain aorta.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Laurent, James P., Galvin, Sean D.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 2021
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8642072/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34715699
http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0041-1729916

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