Acquired pseudoxanthoma elasticum
Acquired pseudoxanthoma elasticum
Definition
A nonheritable form of pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE), lacking the retinal and vascular stigmata associated with the inherited form of the disorder, but having skin lesions that are clinically, histologically, and ultrastructurally similar to those seen in the inherited type.
Also known as acquired Gronblad-Strandberg-Touraine syndrome, acquired pseudoxanthoma elasticum, acquired pseudoxanthoma elasticum (inherited or acquired), acquired PXE, localised acquired cutaneous pseudoxanthoma elasticum, localized acquired cutaneous pseudoxanthoma elasticum — per MONDO