Term Name: | pseudoxanthoma elasticum |
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Synonyms: | Gronblad-Strandberg syndrome |
Definition: | A connective tissue disease that is characterized by the accumulation of deposits of calcium and other minerals in elastic fibers, which are a component of connective tissue, this can result in changes in the skin, eyes, cardiovascular system and gastrointestinal system. |
Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:2738] ( DOID:2738 ) |