Gorlin's syndrome and von Recklinghausen's disease occurring in one family.
A family is presented in which both Gorlin's Syndrome (Basal Cell Naevus Syndrome) and von Recklinghausen's neurofibromatosis have been inherited. The features and treatment of these syndromes are discussed and the management of families with these diseases is considered.
McLoughlin
P M
PM
Department of Surgery, North Tees General Hospital, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland.
Dickenson
A J
AJ
Avery
B S
BS
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001478:Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome / Q000235:genetics*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009456:Neurofibromatosis 1 / Q000235:genetics*; D009807:Odontogenic Cysts / Q000235:genetics; D010375:Pedigree; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics