Papillon-LeFevre Syndrome: A Case Study of Two Siblings

Authors

Babak Bina DMD, NYUFollow
Boris Zats DDS, NYUFollow
Tom Rubinstein DMD, Columbia UniversityFollow

Keywords

Papillon-LeFevre Syndrome (PLS), alveolar bone loss, localized aggressive periodontitis, palmar-plantar hyperkeratosis

Abstract

Papillon-LeFevre Syndrome (PLS) is a rare autosomal recessive disease, associated with palmar-plantar hyperkeratosis and premature loss of both deciduous and permanent teeth. Treatment of this disease continues to be a challenge to the medical and dental professions. The following is a case report of two siblings of Chinese origin, diagnosed with Papillon-LeFevre syndrome and follows them for 10 subsequent years.

Recommended Citation

Bina, Babak DMD; Zats, Boris DDS; and Rubinstein, Tom DMD (2022) "Papillon-LeFevre Syndrome: A Case Study of Two Siblings," The New York State Dental Journal: Vol. 88: No. 2, Article 5.
Available at: https://commons.ada.org/nysdj/vol88/iss2/5