PSEUDOXANTHOMA ELASTICUM
\sˌuːdə͡ʊksanθˈə͡ʊməɹ ɪlˈastɪkəm], \sˌuːdəʊksanθˈəʊməɹ ɪlˈastɪkəm], \s_ˌuː_d_əʊ_k_s_a_n_θ_ˈəʊ_m_ə_ɹ ɪ_l_ˈa_s_t_ɪ_k_ə_m]\
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A rare, progressive inherited disorder resulting from extensive basophilic degeneration of elastic tissue, usually presenting after puberty and involving the skin, eye, and cardiovascular system. Characteristic manifestations are small, circumscribed yellowish patches at sites of considerable movement of the skin, ANGIOID STREAKS in the retina, and a tendency towards hemorrhage and arterial insufficiency.
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