Which of the following disorders is associated with neutrophil defects? A) Thrombocytopenia B) Leukemia C) Hypophosphatasia D) Papillon-Lefevre syndrome
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify a disorder that is specifically linked to defects in neutrophils from a given list. Understanding the relationship between neutrophil function and these disorders will be key to answering it.
Answer
Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome
Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome is associated with neutrophil defects.
Answer for screen readers
Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome is associated with neutrophil defects.
More Information
Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by palmar-plantar keratoderma and severe periodontitis, which can be attributed to neutrophil dysfunction.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming leukemia is associated with neutrophil defects due to its nature as a blood disorder, but it's not specifically linked to neutrophil dysfunction.
Sources
- Periodontal diseases in children and adolescents - Dental Update - dental-update.co.uk
- A scoping review and development of clinical aid - onlinelibrary.wiley.com
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