Papillion Lefevre Syndrome - A Case Report.
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2011-04
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Abstract
Papillion Lefevre syndrome (PLS) is a rare disease associated with skin lesions, severe destruction of periodontium and
in some cases, calcification of dura. Skin lesions consist of hyperkeratosis and icthyosis of localized areas on palms,
soles, knees and elbows, multiple functional neutrophil defects, including myeloperoxidase deficiency as well as
defective chemotaxis and phagocytosis.
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Papillion Lefevre syndrome (PLS),, Hyperkeratosis, Neutrophil, periodontitis, phagocytosis
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Padmavathi K, Chowdary Hari Devaraya. Papillion Lefevre Syndrome - A Case Report. Annals and Essences of Dentistry. 2011 Apr-June; 3(2): 66-68.