Gorlin Goltz syndrome

Etiology:

AD – PTCH gene mutation

Clinical:

1. Dental:

2. Skin:

  • Basal cell carcinoma
  • Dermal cysts
  • Palmer planter keratosis

3. Eyes:

  • Hypertelorism
  • Internal strabismus

4. Bone:

  • Bifid ribs
  • Vertebral anomalies

5. CNS:

  • Calcified flax cerebri
  • Retardation

6. Reproductive:

  • Hypogonadism

Diagnosis:

Criteria:

  • 2 major
  • 1 major and 2 minor

Minor:

X-ray:

  • Bridging of sella turica
  • Vertebral anomalies
  • Modelling defects of hands and feet

Management:

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