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Pseudoxanthoma elasticum
What is Pseudoxanthoma elasticum?
Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is an inherited connective tissue disorder characterized by progressive calcification and fragmentation of elastic fibers in the skin, retina, and arterial walls.
Other condition names
Gronblad-Strandberg-Touraine syndrome
PXE
Inheritance type
Autosomal recessive
Prevalence
Europe: 1-9 in 100,000
Age of Onset
All ages
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