Papillon-lefevre syndrome: an unusual case report

Papillon-lefevre syndrome: an unusual case report

Papillon-Lefevre syndrome (PLS) is a rare autosomal disorder characterized by palmoplantar hyperkeratosis and periodontal problems leading to premature loss of both primary and permanent dentitions. It is caused by mutation of cathepsin C gene generating deficiency in host immune response to microor...

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Veröffentlicht in:International journal of dental clinics 2015-07, p.28
Hauptverfasser: Ozkan, Gokhan, Kanli, Aydan, Halici, Saniye Eren
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Sprache:eng
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Care and treatment
Diagnosis
Dosage and administration
Papillon-Lefevre disease
Risk factors
Sulfamethoxazole
Trimethoprim
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Zusammenfassung:Papillon-Lefevre syndrome (PLS) is a rare autosomal disorder characterized by palmoplantar hyperkeratosis and periodontal problems leading to premature loss of both primary and permanent dentitions. It is caused by mutation of cathepsin C gene generating deficiency in host immune response to microorganisms. Up to date, no sexual or racial predominance has been detected. This paper report the diagnosis and rehabilitation procedures for a 14-year-old male patient with PLS . Keywords: Cathepsin C; hyperkeratosis; Papillon-Lefevre syndrome; prosthetic rehabilitation
ISSN:0975-8437
0975-8437