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Pseudoxanthoma elasticum: A case report
Ayman Elgendy1, Abdalaziz Altaweel1, Eslam Alshawadfy2, Eman Ali2, Magdy Afify3, Morad Abouelela3, Karem Khalil1, Ahmed M. Elsaidi4
1Dermatology Department, Benha University.
2Dermatology Department, National Research Center.
3Ophthalmology Department, Saudi Airlines Medical Service.
4Ain shams University.

Article ID: Z01201605CR10648AE
doi:10.5348/ijcri-201660-CR-10648

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Ayman Mohamed Elgendi
Dermatology Department
Benha University

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Elgendy A, Altaweel A, Alshawadfy E, Ali E, Afify M, Abouelela M, Khalil K, Elsaidi AM. Pseudoxanthoma elasticum: A case report. Int J Case Rep Imag 2016;7(5):336–340.


Abstract
Introduction: Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is a rare genetic disorder that mainly involves the skin, eyes, and cardiovascular system.
Case Report: We reported a case of pseudoxanthoma elasticum which involves axillae, neck, abdomen and thighs, together with angioid streaks of fundi, but without cardiovascular events. Skin biopsy specimen was taken and was stained with hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) that revealed clumping and fragmentation of elastic fibers.
Conclusion: These features confirmed histopathological diagnosis of PXE.

Keywords: Angioid streaks, Elastic fibers, Pseudoxanthoma elasticum


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Author Contributions
Ayman Elgendy – Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Eslam Alshawadfy – Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Eman Ali – Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Magdy Afify – Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Morad Abouelela – Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Karem Khalil – Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Ahmed Elsaidi – Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
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