Gorlin syndrome associated with basal cell carcinoma of the vulva: A case report.
Gorlin syndrome, also known as nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome (NBCCS), is a hereditary condition transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait with high penetrance and variable expressivity. The syndrome is characterized by numerous manifestations: basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) and odontogenic keratocysts (OKCs) are the leading ones. In this article a typical Gorlin syndrome case associated with basal cell carcinoma of the vulva is described.
Giuliani
M
M
Department of Surgical Science, University of L'Aquila, Italy.
Di Stefano
L
L
Zoccali
G
G
Angelone
E
E
Leocata
P
P
Mascaretti
G
G
D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001478:Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000235:genetics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010375:Pedigree; D014846:Vulvar Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000235:genetics