title: [Pseudoxanthoma elasticum].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Hudafdeling I og Allergicentret, Odense Universitetshospital, 5000 Odense C, Denmark.
authors.forename: Kamille
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: List-Jensen
authors.forename: Anne
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Abom
authors.forename: Anette
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bygum
mesh_terms: 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