A middle aged woman with history of backache underwent a Schober test and came as positive. She had hyperpigmented nose and ears. Looking at this radiograph, most likely diagnosis is:(AIIMS 2017)
Ans. C OchronosisImage shows Intervertebral disc calcification commonly seen in alkaptonuria due to deposition of homogentisic acid. Schober's test is non-specific test that denotes loss of elasticity of spine. Hyperpigmented cartilage is another clue that points towards Alkaptonuria/Ochronosis.
Ankylosing spondylitis
Degenerative disc disease
Ochronosis
Fluorosis
Miscellaneous