Gorlin's Syndrome. A Radiological and Cytogenetic Study of Nine Cases

Abstract

Gorlin's syndrome is a condition, often familial, showing multiple basal cell epitheliomata, jaw cysts and a variety of other abnormalities such as bifid ribs, scoliosis, calcification of the falx and mesenteric cysts. Nine cases are presented with their radiological and cytogenetic findings. Two of these cases possessed a marker chromosome in their karyotypes; the remainder were cytogenetically normal. It is thought that this condition may be commoner than formerly supposed.