1. NORD - National Organization For Rare Disorders, Inc. Offers a general discussion and resources for PXE. http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Pseudoxanthom

2. Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum (PXE). DermNet NZ pseudoxanthoma elasticum information for patients. NZ DermNet is an online dermatology resource for patients, GPs and dermatologists Skin conditions pseudoxanthoma elasticum. Pseudoxanthoma http://www.dermnetnz.org/dna.pxe/pxe.html

@import url("/common/screen.css"); DermNet NZ Ad Authoritative facts about the skin from the New Zealand Dermatological Society Home For patients For doctors ... Site map Search: Home Systemic Pseudoxanthoma elasticum Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is the name given to a group of connective tissue disorders that affects the elastic tissue of the skin, blood vessels, and the eyes. It is also known as Gronblad-Strandberg syndrome. Pseudoxanthoma elasticum The basic fault in PXE is unknown, but appears to relate to genetic abnormalities on chromosome 16p13.1. There is good evidence that, in affected individuals, collagen and ground substance are abnormal. Calcium then accumulates in abnormal elastic fibres in the skin, blood vessels, eyes and heart. It affects about 1 in every 160,000 people. There are a number of subtypes of PXE, each with a slightly different clinical presentation and pattern of inheritance. Two are inherited as an autosomal dominant characteristic; this means half the children of an affected individual are affected. Three types of PXE are autosomal recessive (1 in 4 children affected). Clinical features Individuals with PXE have distinctive skin lesions, eye abnormalities, and changes of blood vessels but these may vary in distribution and severity

3. PiXiE Supporting Sufferers Of Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum Organisation supports sufferers of pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE). Includes information about the condition and its causes, guidance on managing it, and contact details. http://www.pxe.org.uk/

pxeeurope@aol.com Click The PXE Files Magazine To view the magazine you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. If you have, just click on image. Founding PIXIE Elspeth Lax founded PiXiE in 1984 to support PXE sufferers and their families. Since then, she has become actively involved in promoting research into the disease and raising awareness among the medical community. Elspeth and her father with former President George Bush I was diagnosed as having PXE when I was 23 at my local hospital. However, when I was 26 I went for a second opinion and was told I would be blind by the time I was 40, my stomach would split open if I got pregnant and I had to leave the police force as it would be too dangerous a career in which to remain in case of head injury, in which case I could lose my vision straight away. Having felt suicidal, I wasn't going to let others with PXE suffer the same way I had. Eventually, we had to go back as we didn't want to miss our appointment but instead of going in to see the consultant separately, we went in together from then onwards. That way we would both hear all the details of the story.

4. Dermatlas: Online Dermatology Image Library Dermatology Image,pseudoxanthoma Ela Dermatlas Dermatology Images pseudoxanthoma elasticum dermatology image angioid streaks images File Type jpg. Diagnosis pseudoxanthoma elasticum. Category genodermatosis The most common http://dermatlas.med.jhmi.edu/derm/result.cfm?Diagnosis=-1870527506

5. EMedicine - Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum : Article By Diego Calonje, MD pseudoxanthoma elasticum pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is an inherited systemic disease characterized by changes in the elastic tissue of the skin. pseudoxanthoma elasticum mainly affects the http://www.emedicine.com/oph/topic475.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Ophthalmology Connective Tissue Disorders Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum Last Updated: May 18, 2001 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: Grönblad-Strandberg syndrome AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 9 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Diego Calonje, MD , Department of Ophthalmology Coauthor(s): Sherif M El-Harazi, MD, MPH , Consulting Staff, Department of Ophthalmology, Sherif El-Harazi, MD Editor(s): Vytautas A Pakainis, MD , Chief of Ophthalmology, Dorn Veterans Administration Medical Center, Professor of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, University of South Carolina School of Medicine; Donald S Fong, MD, MPH , Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, UCLA School of Medicine; Consulting Physician, Department of Ophthalmology, Southern California Permamente Medical Group; Steve Charles, MD

6. PXE variety of resources. pseudoxanthoma elasticum, GeneReviews. PXE Awareness in Australia Connective tissue disorders. pseudoxanthoma elasticum, Autosomal Recessive, Online Inheritance http://www.kumc.edu/gec/support/pxe.html

Pseudoxanthama Elasticum (PXE) PXE International, Inc. 4301 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 404 Washington, D.C. 20008-2304 Phone: 781.784.3817 Fax: 781.784.6672 E-mail: pxe@pxe.org Web site: www.pxe.org National Association for Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum, Inc. (N.A.P.E.) 3500 East 12th Avenue Denver, CO 80206 Phone: 303.355.3866 Fax: 303.355.3859 E-mail: pxenape@estreet.com Web site: www.pxenape.org or www.napxe.org Also See: National organizations variety of resources Pseudoxanthoma elasticum , GeneReviews PXE Awareness in Australia newsletter Connective tissue disorders Pseudoxanthoma elasticum, Autosomal Recessive, Online Inheritance in Man (OMIM , Recessive Type II, (OMIM Pseudoxanthoma elasticum, Autosomal Dominant, Online Inheritance in Man (OMIM , Dominant Type II, OMIM To locate a genetic counselor or clinical geneticist: Professional Genetics Societies Genetic clinics, centers, departments Revised February 24, 2003 Genetic Societies Clinical Resources Labs Clinics ... Search Genetics Education Center Debra Collins, M.S. CGC

7. Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum (PXE) 51 Ways to Be Good to Your Joints. pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) For information on pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) contact http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/DiseaseCenter/pxe.asp

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8. NAPE, Inc. support for people who have pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE). pseudoxanthoma elasticum, is an inherited disorder that http://www.napxe.org/

Home Current Article What is PXE? Contact NAPE ... Click Here for NAPE Board of Directors' Meeting About NAPE Welcome to the NAP x E website. Nape is an organization committed to the support for people who have Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum (PXE). Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum, is an inherited disorder that affects the skin, the retina of the eyes and the cardiovascular system. NAPE is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Everyone with PXE and those with an interest in PXE are encouraged to join this organization. Click here for more information. Basic PXE Information PXE was first described about 100 years ago. Initially it was believed to involve only the skin. The skin changes were thought to be cholesterol deposits called xanthomas that can occur in the skin of individuals with high blood cholesterol levels... (Click here for more) Click here for Questions of those who have PXE with Answers by medical doctors and other specifically qualified to respond.

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PXE Links More About PXE Gene Clinics: http://www.geneclinics.org/profiles/pxe Gene Clinics provides reliable and comprehensive information about various genetic disorders, including PXE. Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (PXE entry): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Omim/dispmim?264800 Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) is a database of human genes and genetic disorders written and maintained by medical professionals at Johns Hopkins and elsewhere, and developed for the Internet by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). The information on this site is geared toward medical professionals. Clinical Trials and Genetic Testing ClinicalTrials.gov: http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct/gui/info/resources;jsessionid=958E565FD03D8F67BEA5D71A740054CA This site provides an overview of clinical trials as well as how and why to participate in clinical trials. MedlinePlus Health Information: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/clinicaltrials.html This site contains many links to sources of information about clinical trials. Understanding Gene Testing: http://www.accessexcellence.org/AE/AEPC/NIH/index.html

10. PXE International, Inc. The comprehensive source for pseudoxanthoma elasticum research and world wide activities. http://pxe.org

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11. NAPE, Inc. About NAPE. Welcome to the NAP x E website. Nape is an organization committed to the support for people who have pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE). http://www.pxenape.org/

Home Current Article What is PXE? Contact NAPE ... Click Here for NAPE Board of Directors' Meeting About NAPE Welcome to the NAP x E website. Nape is an organization committed to the support for people who have Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum (PXE). Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum, is an inherited disorder that affects the skin, the retina of the eyes and the cardiovascular system. NAPE is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Everyone with PXE and those with an interest in PXE are encouraged to join this organization. Click here for more information. Basic PXE Information PXE was first described about 100 years ago. Initially it was believed to involve only the skin. The skin changes were thought to be cholesterol deposits called xanthomas that can occur in the skin of individuals with high blood cholesterol levels... (Click here for more) Click here for Questions of those who have PXE with Answers by medical doctors and other specifically qualified to respond.

12. Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum (PXE) / The Family Village Library Library O P. pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE). Who to Contact. National Association for pseudoxanthoma elasticum (NAPE), Inc. 8764 Manchester Road, Suite 200 St. http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_pe.htm

Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum (PXE) Who to Contact Where to Go to Chat with Others Learn More About It Web Sites ... Search Google for "Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum" Who to Contact National Association for Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum (NAPE), Inc. 8764 Manchester Road, Suite 200 St. Louis, MO 63144-2724 E-mail: pxenape@napxe.org Web: http://www.pxenape.org/ Nape is an organization committed to the support for people who have Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum (PXE). Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum, is an inherited disorder that affects the skin, the retina of the eyes and the cardiovascular system. NAPE is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Everyone with PXE and those with an interest in PXE are encouraged to join this organization. PXE International, Inc. 4301 Connecticut Ave., NW Suite 429 Washington, DC 20008-2369 202-966-8553 (Fax) E-Mail: pxe@pxe.org Web: http://www.pxe.org PXE International offers support for affected individuals, their families, clinicians and researchers. 45 51 offices around the world help provide local contacts for the more that 1600 2200 registered individuals. Our database of over 6000 clinicians familiar with PXE is available to patients seeking a dermatologist, ophthalmologist or cardiologist. We provide medical and lay bulletins about the various systemic manifestations of PXE. We have a quarterly newsletter. We also have three on-line discussion lists. All services are free of charge, as is membership. We initiate and support research and manage the PXE International Blood and Tissue Bank. We coordinate the PXE Research Consortium.

13. VhiHealth-e A definition of pseudoxanthoma elasticum followed by a description, causes and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis and prevention. http://www.vhihealthe.com/article/gale/100083930

14. EMedicine - Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum : Article By L Frank Glass, MD Background pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is an inherited connective tissue disorder characterized by L, et al Diagnosis of pseudoxanthoma elasticum by scar biopsy in patients http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic359.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Dermatology Diseases Of The Dermis Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum Last Updated: July 24, 2003 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: PXE, connective tissue disorder, calcification and fragmentation of elastic fibers AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: L Frank Glass, MD , Chief of Dermatopathology, Associate Professor, Departments of Internal Medicine and Pathology, University of South Florida College of Medicine Coauthor(s): Daniel F Smith, MD , Staff Physician, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of South Florida School of Medicine; Anu Gupta, MD , Staff Physician, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of South Florida School of Medicine L Frank Glass, MD, is a member of the following medical societies:

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18. Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum pseudoxanthoma elasticum. Definition. Periodicals Sherer, DW, et al. pseudoxanthoma elasticum An Update. Dermatology 199 (1999) 37. Ringpfeil, F., et al. http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/pseudoxanthoma_elasticum.html

Encyclopedia Index P Home Encyclopedia Encyclopedia Index P Pseudoxanthoma elasticum Definition Pseudoxanthoma elascticum (PXE) is an inherited connective tissue disorder in which the elastic fibers present in the skin, eyes, and cardiovascular system gradually become calcified and inelastic. Description The course of PXE varies greatly between individuals. Typically it is first noticed during adolescence as yellow-orange bumps on the side of the neck. Similar bumps may appear at other places where the skin bends a lot, like the backs of the knees and the insides of the elbows. The skin in these areas tends to get thick, leathery, inelastic, and acquire extra folds. These skin problems have no serious consequences, and for some people, the disease progresses no further. Bruch's membrane, a layer of elastic fibers in front of the retina, becomes calcified in some people with PXE. Calcification causes cracks in Bruch's membrane, which can be seen through an ophthalmoscope as red, brown, or gray streaks called angioid streaks. The cracks can eventually (e.g., in 10-20 years) cause bleeding, and the usual resultant scarring leads to central vision deterioration. However, peripheral vision is unaffected. Arterial walls and heart valves contain elastic fibers that can become calcified. This leads to a greater susceptibility to the conditions that are associated with hardening of the arteries in the normal

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MedicineNet Home Arthritis Home > Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum Advanced Search Printer-Friendly Format Add to Favorites Email to a Friend ... Next page Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum (PXE) What is pseudoxanthoma elasticum? How is pseudoxanthoma elasticum inherited? What are symptoms of pseudoxanthoma elasticum? What is the treatment for patients with pseudoxanthoma elasticum? What is pseudoxanthoma elasticum? The connective tissues are the structural portions of the body that essentially hold the body cells together. These tissues form a framework or matrix for the body. The connective tissues are composed of 2 major structural molecules, collagen and elastin. There are many different collagen protein types which vary in abundance depending on body area. Elastin is another protein which has the capability of stretching and returning to original length like a spring. Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is a rare disorder of degeneration of the elastic fibers with tiny areas of calcification in the skin, back of the eyes (retinae), and blood vessels. Interestingly, while elastin is the major component of ligaments (tissues which attach bone to bone), the ligaments are not apparently affected by PXE. How is pseudoxanthoma elasticum inherited?

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