A possible late onset variation of Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome: report of 3 cases

J Periodontol. 1993 May;64(5):379-86. doi: 10.1902/jop.1993.64.5.379.

Abstract

Three unusual cases of Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome with late onset of features and relatively mild periodontal disease are presented. These examples confirm some of the late onset of features and mild periodontal presentation of a previous case report. Bacteriologic associations, polymorphonuclear leukocyte chemotactic, phagocytic, and bactericidal activity, and therapeutics with regard to this syndrome are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Alveolar Bone Loss / pathology
  • Cell Adhesion
  • Cell Survival
  • Chemotaxis, Leukocyte / physiology
  • Female
  • Gingival Diseases / pathology
  • Humans
  • Leukocyte Count
  • Neutrophils / physiology
  • Papillon-Lefevre Disease / genetics
  • Papillon-Lefevre Disease / pathology*
  • Periodontal Diseases / pathology*
  • Phagocytosis / physiology