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Lower urinary tract symptoms and prostatic calculi: A rare presentation of alkaptonuria.

Abstract
Alkaptonuria is a rare tyrosine metabolic disorder. A deficiency of homogentisic acid oxidase leads to accumulation of homogentisic acid in the body. Dark-colored urine, cutaneous pigmentations and musculoskeletal deformities are characteristic features. Storage and voiding lower urinary tract symptoms due to prostatic calculi is a rare presentation.
AuthorsF K Sridhar, R P Mukha, S Kumar, N S Kekre
JournalIndian journal of urology : IJU : journal of the Urological Society of India (Indian J Urol) Vol. 28 Issue 2 Pg. 219-21 (Apr 2012) ISSN: 1998-3824 [Electronic] India
PMID22919147 (Publication Type: Case Reports)

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