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Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome: a case report
1Community Dental Department, North Downs Community Health Trust, Yateley Medical Centre, Hampshire.
Dental Update
|December 16, 1998
Summary
Papillon-Lefèvre Syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder. It causes palm/sole hyperkeratosis and severe periodontal destruction, impacting oral health.
Area of Science:
- Oral Medicine
- Genetics
- Dermatology
Background:
- Papillon-Lefèvre Syndrome (PLS) is an extremely rare genetic disorder.
- It is characterized by palmoplantar hyperkeratosis and aggressive periodontitis.
- PLS follows an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern.