title: Multiple, multifocal odontogenic keratocysts in non-syndrome patient: a case-report.
abstract: Occurrence of multiple odontogenic keratocyst involving the jaws is rare. When multiple, it is usually associated with a syndrome. Occurrence of multiple odontogenic keratocyst without syndromic association is extremely rare. Gorlin-Goltz syndrome which is also known as Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant disorder. Multiple Odontogenic Keratocysts (OKCs) are principle features of nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome (NBCCS; Gorlin-Goltz syndrome). However, a case of multiple odontogenic keratocysts unassociated with any syndrome is reported here so as to add to the growing number of such cases in the literature. The possibility of this case being a partial expression of the Gorlin-Goltz syndrome is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Flat No. 10, Staff Quarters, Jawahar Foundation's ACPM Dental College, Sakri Road Dhule-424001, Maharashtra, India, Tel: +91-7798472117; e-mail: resh_hammannavar@rediffmail.com.
authors.forename: Reshma
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hammannavar
authors.forename: Kiran
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Holikatti
authors.forename: Sharan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bassappa
authors.forename: Nagesh
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Shinde
authors.forename: Manjunath
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Reddy
authors.forename: Y S
authors.initials: YS
authors.lastname: Chidambaram