Project Details
Description
Alkaptonuria is an autosomal recessive disease characterized
by dysfunction of the enzyme homogentisate 1,2-dioxygenase, which
It has an important role in tyrosine metabolism. The
case of a patient diagnosed with alkaptonuria who presented
nodular scleritis and anterior uveitis.
by dysfunction of the enzyme homogentisate 1,2-dioxygenase, which
It has an important role in tyrosine metabolism. The
case of a patient diagnosed with alkaptonuria who presented
nodular scleritis and anterior uveitis.
Keywords
Alkaptonuria, uveitis, anterior uveitis, scleritis, ochronosis
Commitments / Obligations
As it is a case report, it does not require approval from the ethics committee. Informed consent will be obtained from the patient in person, once the outpatient consultation resumes, since she does not have the means to fill out the form and sign it virtually.
| Status | Finished |
|---|---|
| Effective start/end date | 9/1/19 → 5/31/21 |
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Main Funding Source
- Installed Capacity (Academic Unit)
Location
- Bogotá D.C.
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