Open AccessPapillon lefevre syndrome- An imperative role of periodontist
Author(s) -
Prathypaty Santha Kumari,
Guvvala Satheesh Kumar,
Potharaju Santhi priya,
Yendluri Durga Bai,
Sahithi Dathar
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
international journal of dental research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2310-2993
DOI - 10.14419/ijdr.v4i1.5726
Subject(s) - periodontist , presentation (obstetrics) , medicine , case presentation , toothache , dentition , dermatology , dentistry , pediatrics , surgery
Papillon Lefevre syndrome (PLS) is a rarely encountered disorder that shows autosomal recessive inheritance. Clinically, it exhibits hyperkeratotic plaques on palmar plantar surfaces, severe periodontal loss and precocious shedding of primary as well as permanent dentition. The reason for this exceptional clinical presentation is vague and speculative. We are reporting one such case of a 23year old female patient.