Conservative management of multiple keratocystic odontogenic tumours in a child with Gorlin-Goltz syndrome: a case report.
BACKGROUND
The recommendations regarding the management of keratocystic odontogenic tumour (KCOT) vary widely in the literature. The authors highlight that conservative surgical management should still be considered in some cases.


METHODS
A young patient with Gorlin-Goltz Syndrome and two large mandibular KCOTs is presented. The case demonstrates conservative treatment with enucleation of the tumours and preservation of all involved teeth. Subsequent orthodontic treatment resulted in all teeth erupting successfully. The tumour cavities regenerated with bone.
Wilson
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Oral and Maxillofacial Department, Royal Gwent Hospital, Cardiff Road, Newport, UK. Carylwilson@hotmail.com
Murphy
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D001478:Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000517:prevention & control; D009378:Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D009807:Odontogenic Cysts / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome