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Gorlin-Goltz Syndrome in a Healthy Elderly Patient: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Gorlin-Goltz syndrome (GGS), a rare inherited autosomal dominant disorder is characterized by presence of multiple basal cell carcinomas, odontogenic keratocyst (OKCs), bifid ribs or numerous skeletal and dental anomalies. A high level of expressiveness and penetrance is shown by this entity. It is therefore, necessary to understand the major and minor diagnostic criteria for the prompt diagnosis of this condition. We hereby report a case of a 50-year-old male who presented with multiple OKCs. On carrying out further investigations, bifid ribs and calcification of falx cerebri were additional findings which lead us to the diagnosis of GGS. It is therefore necessary to consider GGS as a possible diagnosis while dealing with any case of multiple OKCs

Source: Oral Sciences Reports

DOI: 10.12982/osr.2025.067

Authors: Trupti V Gaikwad, Sunil Mishra, Sukanya Das, Sonali Waghmode

Institutions: Dr D Y Patil Dental College & Hospital, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed University

Language: English

Topic: Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

Subfield: Oral Surgery

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4414364748