Kidney Stones Are Prevalent in Individuals with Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum, a Genetic Ectopic Mineralization Disorder
Abstract. Objective:. Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is a rare genetic disorder caused by loss-of-function mutations in the ABCC6 gene. While PXE is characterized by ectopic mineralization of connective tissues clinically affecting the skin, eyes, and cardiovascular system, kidney stones were report...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Health
2020-12-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Dermatology and Venerology |
| Online Access: | http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/JD9.0000000000000126 |