Pseudoxanthoma elasticum veiled as vasculitis: shedding light on an uncommon disorder and an in-depth review of the literature.

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Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum (PXE) is a rare genetic disorder caused by an autosomal recessive mutation in the ABCC6 gene. It manifests with distinctive clinical symptoms impacting the skin, eyes, and cardiovascular system, along with an elevated risk of cardiovascular diseases. We present a case of a 34-year-old male patient who was initially referred to the rheumatology clinic for evaluation due to suspected large...

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