Affective Symptoms in a Patient with Parkinson's Disease and Alkaptonuria.

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      The article offers information on Alkaptonuria is an ultra-rare autosomal recessive disease caused by deficient activity of the enzyme homogentisate 1,2-dioxygenase that splits the aromatic ring of homogentisic acid. Topics include a dopamine transporter scan has performed to confirm the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease; and striato-nigral ochronosis, has demonstrated as the main mechanism in the development of parkinsonian symptoms.