Keratosis palmoplantaris associated with early-onset periodontitis: a case report

Gunashekhar, M.

West Indian Medical Journal 59(1): 96-99

2010


ISSN/ISBN: 0043-3144
PMID: 20931924
Document Number: 646684
Keratosis palmoplantaris associated with periodontopathy or Papillon Lefevre syndrome is a very rare genetic disorder with autosomal recessive mode of inheritance and is characterized by hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles and early onset of a severe destructive periodontitis. The clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, therapeutic and periodontal management of an 8-year old male child diagnosed with this syndrome is discussed.

Document emailed within 1 workday
Secure & encrypted payments