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Arch Dermatol. 1964;90(3):330-337.

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All cases presented by Section of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, including DRS. L. A. BRUNSTING, R. R. KIERLAND, HAROLD O. PERRY, RICHARD K. WINKELMANN, and SIGFRID A. MULLER.

Palmar Plantar Hyperkeratosis With Periodontosis (Papillon-Lefevre Syndrome).

Duration.—

Congenital

Site.—

Palms, soles, knuckles, elbows, knees, ankles, and dentition.

History.—

This 8-year-old female first developed erythema and scaling of the heels at age 3 months. At age 2 years, the palms became similarly affected with painful fissuring, worse during winter. At age 5 years, she developed erythematous hyperkeratotic plaques over the knees, elbows, knuckles, and ankles.

Her teeth erupted at age 1 year (average for her sibs). During her third year, "the gum receded" and all teeth fell out. The teeth appeared normal and noncarious. She had no teeth for two years. The permanent first molar teeth erupted but loosened and fell out within six months. Only six teeth remain.

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