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Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum-Like Changes:Associations- and Underlying Mechanisms.
Skinmed - 1 Jan 2024
Ghaoui Nohra, Abou-Rahal Jihane, Nasser Nourhane, Kurban Mazen, Abbas Ossama
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Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is an inherited disorder characterized by degradation and fragmentation of elastic fibers and calcium depos- its in the dermis. It clinically manifests as yellow papules or plaques in a cobblestone distribution or "plucked-chicken skin" appearance on the lateral neck and/or flexural areas. In addition, it can also affect the eyes, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal systems. It is...
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