A new family with Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome: effectiveness of etretinate treatment

Siragusa, M.; Romano, C.; Batticane, N.; Batolo, D.; Schepis, C.

Cutis 65(3): 151-155

2000


ISSN/ISBN: 0011-4162
PMID: 10738634
Document Number: 516106
Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome is characterized by the association of palmoplantar hyperkeratosis, severe periodontitis, and early loss of deciduous and permanent teeth. We report two patients from the same family, aged 21 and 30 years, who were unaware of their pathology; one was successfully treated with etretinate.

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