Papillon Lefevre syndrome

Authors

• Shibu Thomas, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, College of Dental Surgery, Manipal-576119, Karnataka, India. Tel. +91 (820) 2571201 Ext. 22210. Fax. +91 (820) 2571966. E-mail: drshibuthomas{at}rediffmail.com.
• Sarat Gummadapu, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, College of Dental Surgery, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
• Auswaf Ahsan, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, College of Dental Surgery, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
• Keerthilatha M. Pai, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, College of Dental Surgery, Manipal, Karnataka, India.

Abstract

Papillon-Lefevre syndrome is a very rare autosomal recessive condition characterised by pronounced palmoplantar hyperkeratosis and severe early onset periodontitis, leading to early loss of teeth. Here, we report a case of Papillon-Lefevre syndrome with a brief discussion on treatment aspect.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

941

Last Page

943

Recommended Citation

Thomas, Shibu; Gummadapu, Sarat; Ahsan, Auswaf; and Pai, Keerthilatha M. (2004) "Papillon Lefevre syndrome," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 25: Iss. 7, Article 23.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.2480