| Bilateral spontaneous rupture of the quadriceps tendon as an initial presentation of alkaptonuria--a case report. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16901704 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Unilateral rupture of the quadriceps tendon is not uncommon, but bilateral spontaneous quadriceps tendon rupture is a rare occurrence and is usually associated with some underlying predisposing condition. We describe a case of a previously healthy patient who presents with bilateral spontaneous rupture of both quadriceps tendon. Investigations revealed that he had underlying alkaptonuria which was previously undiagnosed. Alkaptonuria is a rare inborn metabolic disease, which results in the derangement of homogentisic acid metabolism. Excessive accumulation of homogentisic acid is known to affect multiple organ systems, resulting in tendinopathy and arthropathy in the muscoskeletal system. |
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Authors:
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Soo Yong Chua; Haw-Chong Chang |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2006-08-09 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Knee Volume: 13 ISSN: 0968-0160 ISO Abbreviation: Knee Publication Date: 2006 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-09-11 Completed Date: 2007-01-09 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9430798 Medline TA: Knee Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 408-10 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Changi General Hospital, 2 Simei Street 3, Singapore 529889, Singapore. csooyong@yahoo.com.sg |
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Accidental Falls Alkaptonuria / diagnosis* Humans Male Middle Aged Necrosis Osteoarthritis, Knee / diagnosis, etiology Rupture Tendon Injuries / etiology* Tendons / pathology |
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