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Papillon–Lefèvre Syndrome with Pyogenic Hepatic Abscess: A Rare Association
Author(s) -
Khandpur Sujay,
Reddy Belum Siva Nagi
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1046/j.1525-1470.2001.018001045.x
Subject(s) - medicine , acitretin , palmoplantar keratoderma , keratoderma , dermatology , abscess , pathology , hyperkeratosis , surgery , psoriasis
Papillon–Lefèvre syndrome in a 14‐year‐old boy presenting with palmoplantar keratoderma, periodontosis, recurrent pyogenic infections of the skin, and hepatic abscesses is reported for its rarity and unusual manifestations. The patient showed a dramatic response to acitretin therapy.