KUMJ | VOL. 7 | NO. 4 | ISSUE 28 | OCT-DEC, 2009

Multiple odontogenic keratocysts associated with Gorlin-Goltz syndrome
Dixit S, Acharya S, Dixit PB


Abstract:
Gorlin-Goltz syndrome or Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome is an autosomal dominant disorder with a predisposition to cancer. Features like basal cell carcinoma, odontogenic keratocysts, calcifi cation of falx cerebri, bifid ribs, pits on palms and soles and hypertelorism are evident. A case of this rare disease seen on a 13 year old female patient is presented here, where multiple odontogenic keratocysts were causing disfigurement of the lower jaw as well as displacement and malocclusion of the lower teeth.

Keyword : Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome, Gorlin-Goltz syndrome, Odentogenic keratocyst, Calcification of falx cerebri.