Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome

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Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome

Synonyms: Keratosis palmoplantar-periodontopathy syndrome | PLS

Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome (PLS) is a rare ectodermal dysplasia characterized by palmoplantar keratoderma associated with early-onset periodontitis.

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Malachi Holdings PVT LTd

We assist the patients with LSD ( Goucher/ Pompe/Fabri), channel Government consultant clinicians for treatment. currently Sri Lankan Government is struggling with health budgets to continue the ongoing treatments for the patients

Mississippi Metabolics Foundation

Mississippi Metabolics Foundation (MMF) was founded to raise awareness, educate, and provide support to those living or caring for someone with genetic metabolic disorders/inborn errors of metabolism (IEM).

Ukrainian Association of Pediatric Immunology

Development of pediatric and clinical immunology in Ukraine. Raising awareness of inborn errors of immunity in Ukraine and rare immune diseases; Advocacy campaigns supporting patients with rare immune diseases and their treatment plans; Scientific research; Sharing knowledge about immunoprophylaxis; Advocacy campaigns supporting immunoprophylaxis.

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