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Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is a genetic disorder. Signs and symptoms include small yellow-white raised areas in the skin folds on the neck, armpits, and other areas that bend a great deal. These signs usually appear in the 20's and 30's. The heart can also be affected by arthrosclerosis and mitrovalve prolapse. There is no cure for PXE.

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