Ocular ochronosis: A case report and clinical findings.

Abstract

PURPOSE:

To report a rare case of bilateral asymmetrical melanin-like pigments found in the cornea, conjunctiva and sclera.

METHODS:

Systemic investigation with clinical and laboratory analysis.

RESULTS:

The case was diagnosed as one of alkaptonuria and ocular ochronosis.

• Authors: Sevin Söker Cakmak, Remzi Cevik, Ahmet Aksünger, Kaan Unlü, Sedat Ava
• Journal: Acta ophthalmologica Scandinavica (Acta Ophthalmol Scand) Vol. 80 Issue 3 Pg. 340-2 (Jun 2002) ISSN: 1395-3907 [Print] Denmark
• PMID: 12059878 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Alkaptonuria (diagnosis)
• Conjunctival Diseases (diagnosis)
• Corneal Diseases (diagnosis)
• Female
• Humans
• Middle Aged
• Ochronosis (diagnosis)
• Scleral Diseases (diagnosis)