A Case of Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum with Microvascular Alterations: Possible Explanations and Causes
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Pseudoxanthoma elasticum is a rare autosomal recessive disease, which is well-known for its affection of three major organ systems: skin, eye and cardiovascular systems, in particular large elastic arteries. This case is one of the first demonstrations of microvascular alterations in patients Pseudoxanthoma elasticum and offers hypotheses for their explanation.
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تاریخ انتشار 2017