Exam questionKROK 1Dentistry ยท 2018
A 20-year-old woman came to the doctor with complaints of general weight loss, loss of appetite, weakness, skin discoloration resembling bronze tan. In addtition to hyperpigmentation, examination in the hospital revealed bilateral adrenal tuberculosis. What substance leads to skin hyperpigmentation, when accumulated excessively?
Answer options
- Melanin
- Bilirubin
- Hemozoin
- Lipofuscin
- Adrenochrome
Correct answer
Melanin
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