A Case of Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum Clinically Mimicking Cutis Laxa.
- Author:
Jong Hoon SHIN
1
;
Kwang Soo HAN
;
Hyung Geun MIN
;
Ho Gyun LEE
;
Jong Min KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Hallym University Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pseudoxanthoma elasticum;
Generalized laxity
- MeSH:
Blood Vessels;
Connective Tissue;
Cutis Laxa*;
Dermis;
Elastic Tissue;
Humans;
Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum*;
Siblings;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2000;38(2):227-230
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Pseudoxanthoma elasticum is a rare, heritable, systemic disease of connective tissue characterized by degeneration of elastic fiber and mainly affects the skin, eye and blood vessels. We report a case of pseudoxanthoma elasticum mimicking cutis laxa. She had a generalized laxity of the skin for about 30 years. There were similar skin lesions in her sister. No other systemic involvement was found. Histopathologic examination revealed clumping, fragmentation and calcification of elastic fibers in the dermis.
