[Pseudoxanthoma elasticum in pregnancy]

Rev Fr Gynecol Obstet. 1991 Mar;86(3):243-5.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is a rare form of congenital dystrophy of the elastic tissue, which is characterized by cutaneous, ocular and vascular impact. There are four clinical forms which correspond to 4 different genetic types (I or II, dominant or recessive). The vascular damage caused by the illness general limits the obstetric prognosis. Under our observation, the pregnancy of a woman 34 years of age suffering from type II PXE proceeded without problem.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Female
  • Genetic Counseling
  • Humans
  • Pedigree
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / pathology*
  • Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum / classification
  • Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum / genetics
  • Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum / pathology*