Maxillomandibular Cysts and Multiple Basal Cell Carcinomas Due to Gorlin-Goltz Syndrome: A Case Report

Abstract

Maxillomandibular cysts may be encountered frequently and they may be the first signs of various syndromes. In Gorlin-Goltz syndrome, skeletal, ocular and dermal lesions may accompany the maxillomandibular cysts. In order to reach a diagnosis, a thorough evaluation and a multidisciplinary approach are required. In this study, a patient with multiple maxillomandibular cysts and multiple basal cell carcinomas was presented.

Keywords

• basal cell carcinoma
• Gorlin-Goltz syndrome
• maxillomandibular cyst
• odontogenic keratocyst

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