Title: Papillon Lefèvre syndrome – Rare or Underdiagnosed?
Authors: Dr Amit Chauhan, Dr Ghanshyam Verma, Dr Gita Ram Tegta
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i4.139
Abstract
Papillon Lefèvre syndrome represents an autosomal recessive condition being characterised by palmar-plantar hyperkeratosis and early onset of a severe destructive periodontitis leading to premature loss of both primary and permanent dentitions. Incidence varies from 1 to 4 persons per million. The available literature emphasises the need for a collaborative effort on the part of dermatologist as well as dentist for diagnosing this syndrome at an early age thus to prevent further complications. We report a case of Papillon Lefèvre syndrome along with treatment and follow up of the patient.
Keywords: Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome, Hyperkeratosis, Periodontitis.
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