Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome.
Gorlin syndrome is an autosomal dominantly inherited disorder that results in numerous basal cell carcinomas as well as a number of other facial and skeletal findings. We present a patient with many classic features and review some of the treatment options available for these patients.
Department of Dermatology, New York University, New York, New York, USA.
Marie
M
Leger
Adelle
A
Quintana
Julia
J
Tzu
Herman
H
Yee
Hideko
H
Kamino
Miguel
M
Sanchez
D000328:Adult; D001478:Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics*; D002528:Cerebellar Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics; D016371:Cranial Irradiation; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics; D008444:Maxillary Sinus Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics; D008527:Medulloblastoma / Q000235:genetics / Q000532:radiotherapy; D009378:Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / Q000235:genetics; D018333:Odontogenic Cyst, Calcifying / Q000235:genetics; D000072079:Patched Receptors; D011956:Receptors, Cell Surface / Q000235:genetics; D012535:Scalp; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics*
D000072079:Patched Receptors; D011956:Receptors, Cell Surface