Case Report

Pseudoxanthoma elasticum: Case series of three siblings

Volume: 3 Number: 1 February 20, 2018
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Pseudoxanthoma elasticum: Case series of three siblings

Abstract

Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is a rare multisystemic genetic disease with dermatologic, cardiovascular and ocular involvement. PXE primarily affects the skin, and the ocular involvement is noted in almost 85% of patients. Cardiovascular complications caused by PXE often develop in adults. Since the prognosis of PXE is primarily dependent on extracutaneous organ involvement, early diagnosis of PXE is of prime importance for taking preventive measures. In this report, we present three siblings diagnosed with PXE. 

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

​Internal Diseases

Journal Section

Case Report

Publication Date

February 20, 2018

Submission Date

January 26, 2018

Acceptance Date

February 15, 2018

Published in Issue

Year 2018 Volume: 3 Number: 1

Vancouver
1.Mustafa Esen, İsa An, İbrahim İbiloğlu, Adar Aslan, Remzi Erten. Pseudoxanthoma elasticum: Case series of three siblings. Arch Clin Exp Med. 2018 Mar. 1;3(1):29-31. doi:10.25000/acem.384455