Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome: a case report.

[papillon-lefèvre syndrome]

We present a case of Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome in an 8 -year -old child . The syndrome is characterized by periodontal disease affecting the deciduous and permanent dentition , along with palmar and plantar keratosis . Other symptoms include increased susceptibility to infections . Family history revealed consanguinity and similar findings in her two siblings . A review of several reports describe successful outcomes in a few patients , which suggests it may be possible to halt the periodontal disease process if one uses a combined and intensive mechanical and antimicrobial treatment approach in these patients .