Alkaptonuria is a rare disorder of amino acid metabolism that causes premature large joint spine arthropathy and cardiac disease. We describe a case of aortic stenosis and coronary artery disease associated with ochronosis in a 76-year-old man who underwent aortic valve replacement and coronary artery bypass grafting. Although the ochronosis was extensive, no ochronosis was seen in the internal thoracic artery which used for coronary artery bypass grafting. Ochronosis with alkaptonuria is considered to accelerate the atherosclerotic process, so the internal thoracic artery may ensure a better long-term outcome. Long-term follow-up may allow better understanding of this rare condition.
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