title: Pseudoxanthoma elasticum and nephrolithiasis: a rare association.
abstract: Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is a multi-systemic, genetic disorder of connective tissue characterized by progressive calcification and fragmentation of elastic fibers in skin, retina and cardiovascular system. A young patient reported to urologist in emergency with azotemia secondary to acute bilateral obstructive uropathy. Upon successful management, he was found to have full-blown skin and eye manifestations and was evaluated thoroughly regarding extent and potential systemic complications of Pseudoxanthoma elasticum.
authors: Department of Dermatology, CMH, Muzaffarabad, AJK, Pakistan.
authors: Arfan-Ul-
authors: AU
authors: Bari
authors: Inam-Ul-
authors: IU
authors: Haq
authors: Maliha
authors: M
authors: Rani
authors: Aamir
authors: A
authors: Nadeem
authors: Muhammad Ali
authors: MA
authors: Taj