Title
Nevoid basal-cell carcinoma syndrome (Gorlin syndrome): Report of two cases and review of the literature
Date Issued
01 October 2017
Resource Type
Journal
Author(s)
Abstract
Gorlin syndrome (GS) is a genetic disorder with an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern, with complete penetrance and variable expressivity. GS is caused by germline mutations in the genes PTCH1 or SUFU, which are components of the Sonic hedgehog molecular pathway. GS is characterized by the presence of multiple nevoid basal cell carcinomas, odontogenic cysts, calcification of the brain sickle, and lesions in the palms and soles. This study is the first to report cases in Peru of patients with GS who underwent genetic evaluation and counseling. We present two GS cases that meet the clinical criteria for the syndrome and review the literature.
Start page
744
End page
750
Volume
34
Issue
4
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-85040251969
PubMed ID
Source
Revista Peruana de Medicina Experimental y Salud Publica
Resource of which it is part
Revista Peruana de Medicina Experimental y Salud Publica
ISSN of the container
17264634
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