Familial Multiple Odontogenic Keratocysts. Journal of dentistry for children (Chicago, Ill.) [J Dent Child (Chic)] Journal article | | Title | Familial Multiple Odontogenic Keratocysts. | | Author(s) | Wang XX, Zhang J, Wei FC | | Institution | Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Shandong University School of Stomatology, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China. | | Source | J Dent Child (Chic) 2007; 74(2):140-142. | | Abstract | Multiple odontogenic keratocysts (OKCs) are principle features of nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome (NBCCS; Gorlin-Goltz syndrome). NBCCS is a genetic disorder transmitted by an autosomal dominant gene with variable expressivity, which is important to recognize when a patient has multiple OKCs. The cysts of the jaws are among the most common findings. Another feature is a certain appearance of the face, such as: large calvaria, high-arched eyebrows, broad nasal root, and mild hypertelorism. Before-therapy diagnosis is, therefore, as important as after-therapy diagnosis. Genetic counseling and examination may also be indicated. The purpose of this paper was to present a family case report of nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome with multiple odontogenic keratocysts. The features identified by these combined clinical, imaging, and histologic findings are described, along with a brief mention of the family history and a review of the literature. | | Language | ENG | | Pub Type(s) | JOURNAL ARTICLE
| | PubMed ID | 18477436 |
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