Article
[Pseudoxanthoma elasticum: A rare cause of gastrointestinal bleeding in children].
Archives de pediatrie : organe officiel de la Societe francaise de pediatrie - 1 Jun 2016
Dibi A, El Fahime E L, Mouane N, Dafiri R, Bentahila A
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is a rare autosomal recessive connective tissue disorder, characterized by calcification and progressive fragmentation of elastic fibers. Gastrointestinal lesions are rare in children and may be responsible for serious complications. This article reports two pediatric cases of PXE revealed by gastrointestinal bleeding. CASE REPORTS: An 11-year-old boy and a 12-year-old...
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