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Pseudoxanthoma elasticum and pregnancy

A Yoles1, R Phelps, M Lebwohl

  • 1Department of Dermatology, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York 10029-6574, USA.

Cutis
|August 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Pregnancy may be safer for women with pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) than previously thought. This case study highlights an uneventful pregnancy and healthy birth in a 40-year-old woman with PXE.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Genetics
  • Obstetrics
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is a rare genetic disorder affecting elastic tissues.
  • Concerns exist regarding pregnancy complications in women with PXE.
  • Limited data exists on pregnancy outcomes for PXE patients.

Observation:

  • A 40-year-old woman with diagnosed PXE underwent pregnancy.
  • The pregnancy was reported as uneventful.
  • A healthy male infant was delivered.

Findings:

  • The placenta showed significant calcification at delivery.
  • Maternal PXE did not appear to cause adverse pregnancy or fetal outcomes in this case.
  • Review of literature suggests risks may be overstated.

Implications:

  • Pregnancy may be a viable option for women with PXE.
  • Further research is needed to clarify risks and management strategies.
  • This case challenges previous assumptions about pregnancy safety in PXE.

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