Abstract
Alkaptonuria is a rare inherited disease with enzyme deficiency in the protein metabolism. The patients accumulate homogentisic acid which leads to symptoms from various body tissues. We describe a patient with recurrent intrahepatic gallstones probably due to such accumulation, and the successful treatment with removal of the stones and a low-protein diet.
Udgivelsesdato: 2009-Jun
Udgivelsesdato: 2009-Jun
Translated title of the contribution | Intrahepatic gallstones in patient with alkaptonuria |
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Original language | Danish |
Journal | Ugeskrift for læger |
Volume | 171 |
Issue number | 26 |
Pages (from-to) | 2198-9 |
Number of pages | 2 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |