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Published on: August 9, 2024
[Ocular manifestations of pseudoxanthoma elasticum]
Bourane Kamoun1, Héla Khlif, Madiha Mseddi
1Service d'ophtalmologie, CHU Habib Bourguiba, Sfax, Tunisie.
Background:
Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is a hereditary disease characterized by skin, ocular, and cardiovascular lesions. Its prognosis depends mainly on the ocular and vascular lesions.
Methods:
This study included 11 patients with PXE. All patients had an ophthalmologic examination.
Results:
All patients had ocular lesions. Seven (63%) had angioid streaks and two, macular lesions. One patient had bilateral intrapapillary drusen (of the optic nerve head).
Conclusion:
Ocular lesions in PXE had substantial diagnostic value. Ocular complications affect functional prognosis. These patients must undergo routine ophthalmologic examinations to look for ocular manifestations and their complications.
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