An Unusual Presentation of Ochronosis with Palmar Pigmentation
Published: September 1, 2019 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2019/42242.13160
Mohan Rao Nandam, Shanthi Vissa, Syam Sundara Rao Byna, Bhavana Grandhi, Sujitha Raguraman
1. Professor, Department of Pathology, Narayana Medical College, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India.
2. Professor and Head, Department of Pathology, Narayana Medical College, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India.
3. Professor, Department of Pathology, Narayana Medical College, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India.
4. Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Narayana Medical College, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India.
5. Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, Narayana Medical College, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Correspondence
Dr. Mohan Rao Nandam,
Professor, Department of Pathology, Narayana Medical College, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India.
E-mail: nmr2020kmc@gmail.com
Ochronosis is the deposition of homogentisic acid in connective tissues resulting in bluish black discolouration. Hereby a case of ochronosis over the palmar surface of hand in 41-year-old male patient has been reported. Histopathological examination revealed yellowish brown colouration of collagen bundles in reticular dermis over palm of hand.
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