Kidney Stones Are Prevalent in Individuals with Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum, a Genetic Ectopic Mineralization Disorder

• Main Authors: Douglas Ralph (Author), Rina Allawh (Author), Ian F. Terry (Author), Sharon F. Terry (Author), Jouni Uitto (Author), Qiao-Li Li (Author)
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• 出版: Wolters Kluwer Health, 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract. Objective:. Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is a rare genetic disorder caused by loss-of-function mutations in the ABCC6 gene. While PXE is characterized by ectopic mineralization of connective tissues clinically affecting the skin, eyes, and cardiovascular system, kidney stones were report...