MedicineNet.com : Alkaptonuria - An article about this disease beginning with an explanation as to what it is, followed by how it is inherited, how it affects the joints, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Alkaptonuria and Ochronosis - Factsheet on these disorders, their cause, clinical features and treatment. Wikipedia: Alkaptonuria - Encyclopedia article on this rare inherited genetic disorder. eMedicine Online Text: Alkaptonuria - An in depth look article on this disorder written by Karl S Roth, MD. From a description to treatment all aspects of this disease are discussed. Dad quits job to find disease cure for two sons - The BBC reports on a father who researched potential cures with medical specialists, and they consequently discovered that the drug nitisinone was a “very, very effective treatment.” Patient: Alkaptonuria - Factsheet on this autosomal recessive condition, its epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, investigations, complications, management, prognosis and prevention.