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Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum

Medical Definition: A rare, progressive inherited disorder resulting from extensive basophilic degeneration of elastic tissue, usually presenting after puberty and involving the skin, eye, and cardiovascular system. Characteristic manifestations are small, circumscribed yellowish patches at sites of considerable movement of the skin, ANGIOID STREAKS in the retina, and a tendency towards hemorrhage and arterial insufficiency.
Guide Notes: skin & other abnorm; in titles & translations use diacrit: Grönblad
Also Called: Gronblad-Strandberg Syndrome

Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum Medical Definitions and Terms

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