A 40 yr old woman presents with progressive palmoplantar pigmentation. X-ray spine shows calcification of interveebral discs. On adding Benedict’s reagent to urine, it gives greenish brown precipitate and blue-black supernatant fluid. What is the diagnosis?
A 40 yr old woman presents with progressive palmoplantar pigmentation. X-ray spine shows calcification of interveebral discs. On adding Benedict’s reagent to urine, it gives greenish brown precipitate and blue-black supernatant fluid. What is the diagnosis?
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A 40 yr old woman presents with progressive palmoplantar pigmentation. X-ray spine shows calcification of interveebral discs. On adding Benedict's reagent to urine, it gives greenish brown precipitate and blue-black supernatant fluid. What is the diagnosis?
✓ Correct Answer: B. Alkaptonuria
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