Pseudoxanthoma elasticum and retinitis pigmentosa in a patient with a novel mutation in the ABCC6 gene.

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BACKGROUND: Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is an autosomal recessive condition caused by mutations in the ABCC6 gene. Ocular features include angioid streaks, peau d'orange fundus, and drusen. We report a novel ABCC6 mutation causing PXE in a patient with a mixed phenotype of PXE and retinitis pigmentosa (RP). CASE: A 37-year-old female presented with decreased peripheral vision and nyctalopia. Ocular imaging...

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