Gorlin-Goltz Syndrome : Case Report of a Rare Hereditary Disorder
Joint Authors
Vutukuri, Sunil
Murari, Aditi
Singh, Arun
Agrawal, Ashutosh
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-09-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Gorlin-Goltz syndrome is an inherited autosomal dominant disorder with complete penetrance and extreme variable expressivity.
Case Report.
The present paper highlights the importance of diagnostic criteria and histopathology in early and prompt diagnosis which will lead to proper treatment and genetic counseling of the patient.
Discussion.
Gorlin-Goltz syndrome is about multisystem process comprising the triad of basal cell nevi, jaw keratocysts, and skeletal anomalies.
A spectrum of other neurological, ophthalmic, endocrine and genital manifestations is known to be variably associated with this triad.
Diagnosis of the syndrome is based on major and minor criteria.
Conclusion.
This paper emphasizes the importance of oral and maxillofacial health professionals in the early diagnosis of nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome and in a preventive multidisciplinary approach to provide a better prognosis to the patient.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Agrawal, Ashutosh& Murari, Aditi& Vutukuri, Sunil& Singh, Arun. 2012. Gorlin-Goltz Syndrome : Case Report of a Rare Hereditary Disorder. Case Reports in Dentistry،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Agrawal, Ashutosh…[et al.]. Gorlin-Goltz Syndrome : Case Report of a Rare Hereditary Disorder. Case Reports in Dentistry No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Agrawal, Ashutosh& Murari, Aditi& Vutukuri, Sunil& Singh, Arun. Gorlin-Goltz Syndrome : Case Report of a Rare Hereditary Disorder. Case Reports in Dentistry. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-474529