An Unusual Presentation of Ochronosis with Palmar Pigmentation
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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.