An oral clinical approach to Gorlin-Goltz syndrome

Gen Dent. 2015 Mar-Apr;63(2):e9-e12.

Abstract

Gorlin-Goltz syndrome is a rare hereditary disease that can have negative effects on one's quality of life. The main clinical features are multiple nevoid basal cell carcinomas, odontogenic keratocysts, congenital skeletal abnormalities, calcification of the falx cerebri, facial dysmorphism, and skin depressions (pits) on the palms and soles. Diagnosis is based on major and minor clinical and radiological criteria and can be confirmed by DNA analysis. This article describes the case of a child with Gorlin-Goltz syndrome and outlines the clinical manifestations of the disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome / diagnostic imaging
  • Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome / surgery
  • Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome / therapy
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / surgery
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / therapy
  • Orthodontic Brackets
  • Radiography, Panoramic