Haim-Munk syndrome
Definition
Haim-Munk syndrome is an extremely rare genetic disorder similar to Papillon-Lefevre syndrome. Features include callous patches of skin on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet, long pointy fingers, and degeneration of the tissues that surround and support the teeth.
Description
Haim-Munk syndrome is characterized by red, scaly thick patches of skin on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet (palmoplantar hyperkeratosis) that are apparent at birth along with frequent pus-producing (pyogenic) skin infections, overgrowth of the fingernails and toenails (onychogryphosis), and degeneration of the gums and bone surrounding the teeth (periodontosis) beginning in childhood. The severe and ongoing periodontosis usually causes the baby teeth to fall out prematurely, and often...
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