Gorlin-Goltz Syndrome - A Rare Case Entity in Young Child
Shovita Mondal1, Nikil Kumar Jain1, Abhishek Dutta1
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Awadh Dental College, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India.
Gorlin-Goltz syndrome (GGS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by multiple basal cell carcinomas and other abnormalities. Early dental radiographic exams can aid in diagnosing GGS in children by detecting keratocystic odontogenic tumors.
Area of Science:
- Genetics and rare diseases
- Oral pathology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Gorlin-Goltz syndrome (GGS) is an infrequent autosomal dominant disorder.
- It is characterized by numerous basal cell carcinomas and multiorgan abnormalities.
- Keratocystic odontogenic tumors (KOTs) are often early manifestations.
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