Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome - Face
The basal cell nevus syndrome has associated with it odontogenic cysts of the jaws, pitted depressions of the hands and feet (tiny basal cells), and osseous anomalies of the skeleton. Care is given by removal of the carcinomata on a regular basis and genetic counseling, since this is an autosomal dominatly inherited disorder.
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Review Date : 12/9/2001
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team
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