Papillon - Lefevre Syndrome: A Case Report of Two Siblings

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Authors

  • Kumar R.
     ,IN
  • Dhodapkar S. V.
     ,IN

Keywords:

Papillon- Lefevre Syndrome, Palmoplantar Hyperkeratosis, Early Onset Periodontitis
Dentistry

Abstract

Papillon- Lefevre Syndrome (PLS) is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by severe periodontitis and palmoplantar hyperkeratosis. Microbial lipopolysaccharides and mutations of cathepsin C gene has been suggested as the most probable etiological factors for PLS. This article presents a case of a thirteen year old female and her sibling suffering from the disease.

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Published

2018-12-24

How to Cite

R., K., & S. V., D. (2018). Papillon - Lefevre Syndrome: A Case Report of Two Siblings. Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section), 25(4), 200–202. Retrieved from https://informaticsjournals.com/index.php/jpfa/article/view/23048

Issue

Volume 25, Issue 4, December 2011

Section

Original Articles

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