Pseudoxanthoma elasticum

Description

Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is an inherited connective tissue disorder characterised by progressive calcification and fragmentation of elastic fibres in the skin, retina, and arterial walls.

Index terms

Pseudoxanthoma elasticum
PXE - [Pseudoxanthoma elasticum]

Sibling codes

EC4Y – Other specified genetic disorders affecting dermal matrix proteins

Foundation entity

Pseudoxanthoma elasticum – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1516160852

Part of: 14: Diseases of the skin