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Pompe Disease. Pompe disease is a hereditary disorder that disables the heart and muscles. It is rare, most often times fatal, and found 1 in every 40,000 births. The disorder is caused by mutations in the gene that makes the enzyme alpha-glucosidase (GAA), which reduces or eliminates the enzyme alpha-glucosidase.
Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is a rare disorder of degeneration of the elastic fibers with tiny areas of calcification in the skin, back of the eyes (retinae), and blood vessels. PXE is inherited from the parents. 2  PXE typically causes yellow-white small raised areas in the skin folds (flexure areas). 3  PXE can affect areas of the body other than the skin. 4  Treatment of PXE involves monitoring by the doctor and measures to prevent injury and promote overall health.