The basal cell naevus syndrome.
The basal cell naevus syndrome, classically described as a triad of multiple basal cell carcinomas, odontogenic keratocysts of the jaws and skeletal anomalies, is well known by oral and plastic surgeons and dermatologists. This paper describes the clinical features in a series of 60 patients, and highlights some problems of diagnosis and management.
Woolgar
J A
JA
Department of Oral Pathology, University of Birmingham.
Rippin
J W
JW
Taylor
M
M
Browne
R M
RM
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001478:Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D005145:Face; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007570:Jaw Cysts / Q000209:etiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy