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    • Medical Genetics
    • Dermatology

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    • Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is a rare genetic disorder affecting connective tissue, primarily the skin, eyes, and cardiovascular system.
    • Ocular manifestations of PXE typically include angioid streaks, peau d'orange, and lacquer cracks.
    • Curvilinear streaks are generally associated with inflammatory or infectious ocular conditions.

    Observation:

    • A case study involving a patient diagnosed with pseudoxanthoma elasticum.
    • The patient presented with unilateral, distinct curvilinear streaks in the ocular fundus.
    • These streaks were not previously documented as a characteristic finding in pseudoxanthoma elasticum.

    Findings:

    • The observed unilateral curvilinear streaks in the PXE patient are a previously unreported ocular finding.
    • This finding expands the spectrum of possible ocular presentations in pseudoxanthoma elasticum.
    • The etiology of these streaks in the context of PXE requires further investigation.

    Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of considering a broader differential diagnosis for ocular findings in PXE patients.
    • Suggests potential novel pathophysiological mechanisms linking PXE to specific vascular or connective tissue changes in the eye.
    • May prompt further research into the relationship between genetic connective tissue disorders and vascular abnormalities.