Papillon-lefevre syndrome (hyperkeratosis palmoplantaris with periodontosis)

General: Autosomal recessive; onset between ages 1 and 4 years.

Ocular: Nystagmus.

Clinical: Hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles associated with destruction of the periodontal ligament and premature exfoliation of the teeth; bad breath; loose teeth; loss of teeth.

Mhaiskar D, et al. Papillon-Lefevre syndromes with ocular nystagmus (a case report). J Postgrad Med

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