Alkaptonuria is a rare genetic inborn error of protein metabolism. It is the result of the deficiency of an enzyme (homogentisate 1,2 dioxygenase – HGD), leading to the accumulation of homogentisic acid in connective tissue leading to ochronosis. Most of the time, diagnosis is delayed as the patient remains asymptomatic during childhood. If treatment also delays, it leads to severe deformity of joints, spine, and organ dysfunction. Early diagnosis is the key to managing alkaptonuria effectively. This activity reviews the evaluation and treatment of alkaptonuria and highlights the role of pediatricians, physicians, orthopedic surgeons, and rehabilitation team in evaluating and treating patients with this condition.
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- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.5 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
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ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
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- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
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- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Clinical Pathology, Cytopathology, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Gastroenterology, General Otolaryngology, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, GI (incl. Liver, Pancreas, Bilary), Internal Medicine, Molecular Genetic Pathology, Nephrology, Pediatric Nephrology, Renal/Medical Renal, Urinary Tract
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