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Pseudoxanthoma elasticum with carotid rete mirabile
Takao Yasuhara1, Kenji Sugiu, Mikio Kakishita
1Department of Neurological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine and Dentistry, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Okayama 700-8558, Japan. tyasu37@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp
Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery
|March 9, 2004
Summary
This report details a rare case of Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) in a teenage girl, uniquely associated with carotid rete mirabile (CRM). Both conditions are significant risk factors for cerebrovascular disease.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Medicine
- Genetics
- Dermatology
Background:
- Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is a rare genetic disorder affecting elastic tissues.
- Carotid rete mirabile (CRM) is an uncommon vascular anomaly in the carotid arteries.
Observation:
- A 14-year-old female presented with a rare co-occurrence of PXE and CRM.
- This association has been documented in only three prior reported cases.
Findings:
- The case highlights an unusual conjunction of two distinct vascular and connective tissue disorders.
- The underlying pathophysiology linking PXE and CRM remains to be elucidated.
Implications:
- Understanding this association may offer insights into shared risk factors for cerebrovascular disease.
- Further research is warranted to explore the relationship between PXE, CRM, and cerebrovascular health.