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[Gorlin-Goltz Syndrome: Diagnosis and Treatment Options].

Authors :
Mendes-Abreu J
Pinto-Gouveia M
Tavares-Ferreira C
Brinca A
Vieira R
Source :
Acta medica portuguesa [Acta Med Port] 2017 May 31; Vol. 30 (5), pp. 418-421. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 May 31.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The Gorlin-Goltz syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant hereditary condition, with complete penetrance and variable expressivity. Characterized by the appearance of multiple basaliomas, and often the development of keratocyst, it can also express itself by the presence of palmar/plantar depressions, calcification of brain sickle, and skeletal birth defects, although less frequently. This article presents two cases involving direct relatives, referred after the identification of several basaliomas and jaw cysts. After establishing the diagnosis, given the identification of three major criteria, the treatment consisted in the excision of the lesions followed, in one case, with vismodegib treatment resulting in complete remission. Gorlin-Goltz syndrome is therefore a multidisciplinary challenge, whose variable morbidity and high risk of recurrence make treatment and surveillance critical. However, new molecular targeted therapies have brought a new hope in treating these patients.

Details

Language :
Portuguese
ISSN :
1646-0758
Volume :
30
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Acta medica portuguesa
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28865507
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.7521