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J Hand Surg Glob Online
; 5(4): 459-462, 2023 Jul.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37521546
RESUMO
Alkaptonuria is a rare metabolic disorder characterized by the accumulation of homogentisic acid. Its effects on the central nervous system are well-recognized; however, cases of pathologic homogentisic acid deposition in the peripheral nervous system are less well-described. We report the case of a 72-year-old man with a prior history of alkaptonuria presenting with bilateral carpal tunnel and left-sided cubital tunnel symptoms. This case is of note because the patient demonstrated a rapid onset of symptoms due to pathology at multiple foci.