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Pseudoxanthoma elasticum and its complications: two case reports

A C Weenink1, G Dijkman, P H de Meijer

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Leiden, Netherlands.

The Netherlands Journal of Medicine
|July 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) can cause angioid streaks and serious complications. This report details two cases, highlighting cardiovascular disease and acute vision loss in patients with PXE.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Genetics
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is a rare genetic disorder affecting elastic tissue.
  • PXE is characterized by characteristic skin lesions and can lead to systemic complications.
  • Angioid streaks are a known ocular manifestation of PXE.