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Pseudoxanthoma elasticum and pregnancy: a case report.

M Valenzano1, A Corticelli, M Podestà

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Genova University, S. Martino Hospital, Italy.

Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology
|February 24, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Pregnancy in women with pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is generally uncomplicated, though maternal skin lesions may worsen. This case highlights a healthy infant delivery with no major fetal-maternal issues in a PXE patient.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Medical Genetics
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is a rare genetic disorder affecting elastic tissue, characterized by calcification of elastic fibers.
  • While PXE can impact various bodily systems, most affected individuals experience uncomplicated pregnancies.

Observation:

  • A case report details a 29-year-old woman with PXE who had an uneventful pregnancy.
  • She delivered a healthy infant via cesarean section at 35 weeks gestation.

Findings:

  • Sonographic and histological placental findings were documented.
  • The primary maternal complication observed was an aggravation of skin lesions, with no other significant fetal-maternal complications directly attributed to PXE.

Implications:

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  • Pregnancy in PXE patients requires careful consideration of potential disease progression in the mother.
  • This case suggests that with careful monitoring, successful pregnancy outcomes are achievable in women with PXE, despite potential dermatological changes.