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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-4 | Issue-04
Multiple keratocystic odontogenic tumors in a 9 year old female syndromic patient: Report of a case
Dr. Jagadish Chandra, Dr. Manav Chaturvedi, Dr. Veena Chandra, Dr. Pushparaja Shetty, Dr. Ganapathi Bhatt, Dr. Sreelatha S.V
Published: April 30, 2016 |
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DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2016.v04i04.020
Pages: 249-253
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Abstract
Keratocystic odontogenic tumor (KCOT), formerly referred to as odontogenic keratocyst, is a benign neoplasm of odontogenic origin which may present an aggressive and infiltrative behavior leading to high recurrence rates. Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome (NBCCS), which is also known as Gorlin syndrome, is a hereditary condition characterized by a wide range of developmental abnormalities and with a predisposition to neoplasms. These multiple KCOTs have warranted an aggressive treatment at the earliest because of the damage and possible complications. Recurrence of these lesions is a characteristic feature that has to be considered while explaining the prognosis to the patient. Here, we report a case of a 9 year old female child with clinical features of basal cell nevus syndrome and multiple KCOTs.