Catalog

Endogenous ochronosis

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Endogenous ochronosis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1344614363

Greyish discolouration of the skin, ear cartilage and sclerae due to accumulation of homogentisic acid granules in the tissues of individuals with defective homogentisic acid oxidase (alkaptonuria).