Author/Authors :
Daura Jorge Boos Lima, Fernanda Brasil Department of Clinics Pathology and Surgery - Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil , Cota Viana, Ana Paula Department of Dentistry, PUC Minas, Brazil , Henrique Ferreira Lima, Luciano Department of Dentistry, PUC Minas, Brazil , Campos Ribeiro, Bruna Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil , Eduardo Assis Dutra, Carlos Department of Clinics Pathology and Surgery - Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil , Vitti Stabile, Glaykon Alex Department of Dental Medicine - State University of Londrina, Brazil , Monteiro Lima Junior, Sergio Department of Clinics Pathology and Surgery - Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil
Abstract :
The Gorlin-Goltz syndrome, nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome, or basal cell nevus syndrome is an autosomal dominant
condition disorder with high variability expression. It presents a series of relevant clinical manifestations that suggest its
diagnosis in cutaneous, bone, dental, soft tissue, nervous, and ocular system disorders. This condition requires a great
interaction of several specialists to improve the patient’s life. In this case, we presented a 9-year-old male patient referred to the
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery reporting failure in the normal chronology of dental eruption. After evaluation, it
was observed that the patient had 13 typical characteristics of the syndrome, including keratocysts, bifid ribs, palmoplantar pits,
and 10 other minor characteristics. In conclusion, the expression of so many features of Gorlin-Goltz syndrome is rare in
infants, and early diagnosis is important to decrease morbidity and mortality associated with basal cell carcinomas.
