Localized Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum-like Changes on the Chin.

Author: Joong Sun LEE ¹ ; You Chan KIM
Author Information

1. Department of Dermatology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea. maychan@ajou.ac.kr
Publication Type:Case Report
Keywords: Chin; Localized pseudoxanthoma elasticum
MeSH: Chin; Elastic Tissue; Humans; Neck; Pruritus; Sensation; Skin
From:Annals of Dermatology 2008;20(4):250-253
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is a rare, inherited, multisystem disorder characterized by progressive calcification and fragmentation of elastic fibers. Typically, small, yellowish papules are located on the neck and flexural areas; however, localized acquired cutaneous PXE has been proposed as a non-heritable form of the disorder. We report a patient who had normal appearing skin on the chin with an itching sensation and had PXE-like changes by skin biopsy.