A Case of Alkaptonuria Diagnosed in the 6 Decade - A Clinico-Dermoscopic-Histopathological View.

Indian Dermatol Online J

Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, JSS Medical College and Hospital, MG Road, Agrahara, Mysuru, Karnataka, India.

Published: August 2021

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