Term Name: pseudoxanthoma elasticum
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 )

Relationships
is a type of: autosomal recessive disease connective tissue disease