Bari A U, Bari A U, Inamul Haq, Maliha Rani, Aamir Nadeem, Muhammad Ali Taj.
Pseudoxanthoma elasticum and nephrolithiasis: a rare association.
J Coll Physicians Surg Pak Jan ;17(11):686-8.

Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is a multi-systemic, genetic disorder of connective tissue characterized by progressive calcification and fragmentation of elastic fibers in skin, retina and cardiovascular system. A young patient reported to urologist in emergency with azotemia secondary to acute bilateral obstructive uropathy. Upon successful management, he was found to have full-blown skin and eye manifestations and was evaluated thoroughly regarding extent and potential systemic complications of Pseudoxanthoma elasticum.

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