A Variant of Gorlin–Goltz Syndrome with Synchronous Malignant and Multiple Benign Lesions of the Jaws - A Case Report

Introduction: Although numerous syndromic and non-syndromic odontogenic lesions of the jaws have been documented in the literature, there are very few cases of simultaneous benign and malignant jaw lesions. Patient Concerns: We present a case of right maxillary squamous cell carcinoma along with sev...

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Main Authors: Reena R. John, Pavithran Ashokkumar, Kathirvel Gopalakrishnan, Mohithan Subramanian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023-10-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dental Research
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_9_23
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Summary:Introduction: Although numerous syndromic and non-syndromic odontogenic lesions of the jaws have been documented in the literature, there are very few cases of simultaneous benign and malignant jaw lesions. Patient Concerns: We present a case of right maxillary squamous cell carcinoma along with several benign odontogenic cystic lesions of the jaws and skeletal abnormalities that meet the criteria for Gorlin-Goltz syndrome. Take-Away Lessons: With a review of the literature, the specifics of management and follow-up are discussed.
ISSN:0970-9290
1998-3603