Abstract
Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome is characterised by palmoplantar keratoderma, periodontitis and pyogenic infections. We describe the first case of brain abscess in a child with this syndrome. We highlight the importance of recognising any associated diagnosis, however rare or apparently irrelevant, in an acutely and critically ill child.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Brain / diagnostic imaging
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Brain Abscess / complications*
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Brain Abscess / pathology
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Brain Abscess / therapy
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Child, Preschool
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Contrast Media
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Decompression, Surgical
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Humans
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Male
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Papillon-Lefevre Disease / complications*
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Papillon-Lefevre Disease / pathology
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Papillon-Lefevre Disease / therapy
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Contrast Media