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diclofenac and Ochronosis

diclofenac has been researched along with Ochronosis in 1 studies

Diclofenac: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt.
diclofenac : A monocarboxylic acid consisting of phenylacetic acid having a (2,6-dichlorophenyl)amino group at the 2-position.

Ochronosis: The yellowish discoloration of connective tissue due to deposition of HOMOGENTISIC ACID (a brown-black pigment). This is due to defects in the metabolism of PHENYLALANINE and TYROSINE. Ochronosis occurs in ALKAPTONURIA, but has also been associated with exposure to certain chemicals (e.g., PHENOL, trinitrophenol, BENZENE DERIVATIVES).

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" A diagnosis of ochronosis was made by the observation of bluish-brown pigmentation in the nose and ears, dark urine colors following alkalization, and high levels of homogentisic acid in the urine."4.84Ochronosis in differential diagnosis of patients with chronic backache: a review of the literature. ( Capkin, E; Karkucak, M; Serdaroğlu, M; Tosun, M; Yayli, S, 2007)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Capkin, E1
Karkucak, M1
Yayli, S1
Serdaroğlu, M1
Tosun, M1

Reviews

1 review available for diclofenac and Ochronosis

ArticleYear
Ochronosis in differential diagnosis of patients with chronic backache: a review of the literature.
    Rheumatology international, 2007, Volume: 28, Issue:1

    Topics: Alkaptonuria; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Arthralgia; Ascorbic Acid; Back Pain; Calcino

2007