What is PXE?
Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is an inherited disorder that causes select elastic tissue in the body to become mineralized. A full description of PXE and its signs, effects and recommended medical care can be found in the PXE General Bulletin.
For Patients
Individual, downloadable medical bulletins in simple terms describing PXE and its effect on the skin including plastic surgery, eyes, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal systems, in children, in pregnancy and more. Read about the latest Update on Treatments for Retinal Bleeding Caused by PXE.
For Health Professionals
Information written by health professionals, for health professionals, in clinical and scientific language.
Genetics of PXE
Information about inheritance and PXE, the genetic test for PXE, genetic counseling resources, a layperson´s guide to genetics terms and concepts, and more.
Portal to NIH Information on PXE
The latest descriptive and research materials about PXE from the National Center for Biotechnology Information´s (NCBI´s) databases and other sources.
Peer-Reviewed Publications about PXE
Research papers published in various scientific journals from the present back to 1993 about or relating to PXE.
