Papillon Lefevre Syndrome: A case series with review of literature
Journal Title: Journal of Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 4
Abstract
Papillon Lefevre syndrome (PLS) is a rare autosomal recessive inherited genodermal disorder, caused by cathepsin C gene mutation leading to the deficiency of cathepsin C enzymatic activity and consanguinity of parents is evident in about one third of cases. The disorder is characterized by palmoplantar hyperkeratosis and periodontitis that results in premature loss of deciduous and permanent teeth. Here we report a case series of PLS with typical clinical and radiographic features
Authors and Affiliations
Kundoor V. K. Reddy, Kotya N. Maloth, Nayanala V. Anusha, Venkata S. R Thummala, Moni Thakur
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