[The Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome. A clinical and ultrastructural study of 2 cases]

Minerva Stomatol. 1998 Sep;47(9):433-41.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Two cases of Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome, a rare hereditary affection of unknown etiology, whose clinical signs are hyperkeratosis palmoplantaris and parodontitis, are described. The results obtained with the ultrastructural examination of the lesions are shown. A therapeutic protocol which can reduce the evolution of the pathology, is also suggested.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Desmosomes / ultrastructure
  • Female
  • Foot / pathology
  • Gingiva / ultrastructure
  • Hand / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mouth, Edentulous / pathology
  • Papillon-Lefevre Disease / diagnosis*
  • Papillon-Lefevre Disease / pathology
  • Papillon-Lefevre Disease / therapy
  • Skin / ultrastructure
  • Tooth Mobility / pathology