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Clinical and histopathological characteristics of a family with R1141X mutation of pseudoxanthoma elasticum - presymptomatic testing and lack of carrier phenotypes.
International journal of dermatology - 1 Jun 2014
Akoglu Gulsen, Li Qiaoli, Gokoz Ozay, Gazyagci Ali Serhan, Uitto Jouni
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is a heritable ectopic mineralization disorder affecting cutaneous, ocular, and cardiovascular systems, caused by mutations in the ABCC6 gene. PXE presents with a marked clinical and genetic heterogeneity. Furthermore, heterozygous carriers may present with limited histopathological features. This study was conducted to investigate a patient with PXE and her family...
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