title: Gorlin's syndrome: An interesting case study and literature review.
abstract: Gorlin's syndrome, or basal cell nevus syndrome, is a relatively rare disease. It consists of a classic pentad of features comprised of multiple basal cell carcinomas, jaw cysts, calcification of the falx cerebri, pitting of the palmar and plantar surfaces and rib anomalies. A review of the clinical features, differential diagnosis, clinical work-up and current treatment is presented.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, New Halifax Infirmary, Dalhousie University, Queen Elizabeth II Health Science Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
authors.forename: Robyn J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Watts
authors.forename: Justin
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Paletz
keywords: Basal cell carcinoma; Basal cell nevus syndrome; Gorlin-Goltz syndrome; Gorlin’s syndrome; Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome