Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome: A clinical case report

Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome (NBCCS) or Gorlin syndrome is a multi system disease exhibiting varied developmental abnormalities and a predisposition to neoplasms.A dentist may play a key role in early diagnosis of this disorder considering multiple & recurrent Odntogenic Keratocysts...

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Autores principales: Charu Girotra, Mayura Chande, Mukul Padhye, Gaurav Tomar, Aastha Maini
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Publicado: Elsevier 2022
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Sumario:Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome (NBCCS) or Gorlin syndrome is a multi system disease exhibiting varied developmental abnormalities and a predisposition to neoplasms.A dentist may play a key role in early diagnosis of this disorder considering multiple & recurrent Odntogenic Keratocysts (OKC) are one of the first manifestations and are evident on routine X-rays.Present case report presents a patient diagnosed as NBCCS by clinical, radiographic and histological findings in a 13-year-old patient. We highlights the importance of early diagnosis of NBCCS which can help in preventive multidisciplinary approach to provide a better prognosis for the patient.