Gorlin-Goltz syndrome

Keya Sircar, DeeptiSingh Jawa, Rani Somani, Neeraj Grover, Shipra Jaidka, Sanjeet Kumar Singh

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology · 2009 · 77 citations · 0 references

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Gorlin-Goltz syndrome is an autosomal dominant inherited disorder characterized by the presence of multiple odontogenic keratocysts along with various cutaneous, dental, osseous, ophthalmic, neurological, and sex organ abnormalities. Early diagnosis is essential as it may progress to aggressive basal cell carcinomas and neoplasias. Gorlin-Goltz syndrome has rarely been reported from India. We report here one such patient, diagnosed at a rural hospital.