Increased risk of pyogenic liver abscess in children with Papillon-Lefevre syndrome.
Among 16 with pyogenic liver abscess, two were found to have Papillon-Lefevre syndrome. The two cases are reported herein. Bacteremia from involved periodontal tissues and a possible impaired immune response could indicate an increased risk of pyogenic liver abscess among children with Papillon-Lefevre syndrome.
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Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
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D002648:Child; D004927:Escherichia coli Infections; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008100:Liver Abscess / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D008297:Male; D010214:Papillon-Lefevre Disease / Q000150:complications*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections; D013492:Suppuration