Gorlin syndrome: A case report

• Main Authors: Patil K, Mahima V, Gupta B
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2005-01-01
• Series: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
• Subjects: Basal cell carcinoma; Gorlin syndrome; Nevoid basal cell carcinoma; Odontogenic keratocysts; Palmar/Plantar pits
• Online Access: http://www.bioline.org.br/request?05049

Gorlin syndrome is an autosomal dominant inherited condition that exhibits high penetrance and variable expressivity. It is characterized mainly by Basal cell carcinomas, Odontogenic keratocysts and skeletal anomalies. However, medical literature documents both common and lesser known manifestations of the disorder involving the skin, central nervous system, skeletal system etc. Diagnosis of the syndrome in childhood is basically through oral abnormalities. A case of Gorlin syndrome has been reported here, with review of literature.