[Pseudoxanthoma elasticum].
During childhood two women developed yellowish xanthoma-like papules on the neck. After dermatological examination and skin biopsy, the diagnosis pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) was made. PXE is a hereditary metabolic disease which has an early onset with characteristic skin lesions. Early diagnosis and follow-up is essential to prevent serious ocular or cardiovascular complications. Follow-up standards are lacking for these patients.
List-Jensen
Kamille
K
Hudafdeling I og Allergicentret, Odense Universitetshospital, 5000 Odense C, Denmark.
Abom
Anne
A
Bygum
Anette
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D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D018450:Disease Progression; D005260:Female; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D011561:Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology