Infantile genetic agranulocytosis (Kostmann type). A case report

J Periodontol. 1995 Sep;66(9):808-10. doi: 10.1902/jop.1995.66.9.808.

Abstract

Severe periodontitis in a patient with infantile genetic agranulocytosis (Kostmann syndrome) is presented. This rare syndrome is inherited as an autosomal recessive pattern and characterized by severe neutropenia. The periodontal status and treatment of the patient is described. It is concluded that periodontal therapy including scaling, root planning, soft tissue curettage, and the use of selected antimicrobial agents can be successful in this particular syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Agranulocytosis / genetics*
  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local / therapeutic use
  • Chlorhexidine / analogs & derivatives
  • Chlorhexidine / therapeutic use
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Dental Scaling
  • Female
  • Genes, Recessive
  • Humans
  • Neutropenia / genetics
  • Periodontitis / etiology*
  • Periodontitis / therapy
  • Root Planing
  • Subgingival Curettage

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local
  • chlorhexidine gluconate
  • Chlorhexidine