Diagnosis: Pseudoxanthoma elasticum
Description:
Morphology: Papules,yellow
Site: Neck side
Sex: F
Age: 22
Type: Clinical
Submitted By: Nameer Al-Sudany
Differential DiagnosisHistory:
Pseudoxanthoma elasticum is a rare genodermatosis with calcification of elastic fibers in skin, eyes, and cardiovascular system. The inheritance usually is autosomal recessive. This female presented with 2-3 mm yellow flat-topped papules, resembling xanthomas. The papules coalesced producing patches in the neck. Skin biopsy was consistent with pseudoxanthoma elasticum.