Haim Munk syndrome and Papillon Lefevre syndrome--allelic mutations in cathepsin C with variation in phenotype

Int J Dermatol. 2010 May;49(5):541-3. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2010.04300.x.

Abstract

Papillon-Lefevre syndrome and Haim Munk syndrome are palmoplantar keratodermas associated with premature periodontal destruction. The additional findings of Haim Munk Syndrome include onychogryphosis, arachnodactyly, acral osteolysis and pes planus. Both are associated with mutations in the lysosomal protease cathepsin C. We describe a patient with phenotype for Haim Munk Syndrome and genetic analysis revealed a homozygous point mutation in exon 1 of the gene encoding cathepsin C.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Alleles
  • Cathepsin C / genetics*
  • Exons / genetics
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Papillon-Lefevre Disease / diagnostic imaging
  • Papillon-Lefevre Disease / genetics*
  • Papillon-Lefevre Disease / pathology
  • Point Mutation*
  • Radiography

Substances

  • Cathepsin C