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Pseudoxanthoma elasticum, known as an entity since Darier's communication 1 in 1896, was previously considered a variant of the true xanthomas. Before Darier's report, Rigal 2 and Balzer 3 observed degeneration of the elastic tissues, but they interpreted this finding as part of the xanthomatous process. Darier's classic description and pathologic study have since been corroborated and added to by many observers. Among the reports of this disease, Surmont's thesis 4 is probably the most complete. Throne and Goodman's study 5 included a review of the literature and a report of two cases; it is one of the best articles on pseudoxanthoma elasticum in the American literature. Angioid streaks of the retina were first described by Pflange 6 in 1892. Some writers prefer to associate Doyne's name 7 with the initial characterization, since he reported a case in 1889 in which an injury to both eyes resulted in a picture |
