GOLTZ GORLIN SYNDROME- A CASE REPORT WITH OVERVIEW

Authors

  • Dr. Prasanna Kumar D. VG Dental College and Hospital Sullia
  • Dr. Nidhi Jenson Ukken KVG Dental College and Hospital Sullia
  • Dr. H K Ajeya Ranganathan KVG Dental College and Hospital Sullia
  • Dr. Mohammed Basim KVG Dental College and Hospital Sullia
  • Dr.Mariea Francis Sankal Chand Patel University
  • Dr. Vijay Joseph Chethalan Government Medical College Thrissur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58935/joas.v1i2.16

Abstract

Goltz Gorlin syndrome (GGS) is an multisystemic disease with an autosomal dominant disorder, with complete variance, though irregular cases have been described. This article includes a case report and an extensive review of the GGS with regard to its history, incidence, etiology, features, investigations, diagnostic criteria, keratocystic odontogenic tumor and treatment modalities. case of a 32-year-old female patient presenting with three major features of Gorlin-Goltz syndrome. Radiologic findings of the syndrome are easily identifiable on Orthopantomogram, cbct scans. These investigations prompt an early verification of the disease, which is very important to prevent recurrence and better survival rates from the coexistent diseases.

Author Biographies

Dr. Prasanna Kumar D., VG Dental College and Hospital Sullia

Professor & HOD, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, KVG Dental College and Hospital Sullia.

Dr. Nidhi Jenson Ukken, KVG Dental College and Hospital Sullia

Post Graduate Student, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, KVG Dental College and Hospital
Sullia

Dr. H K Ajeya Ranganathan, KVG Dental College and Hospital Sullia

Post Graduate Student ,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, KVG Dental College and Hospital
Sullia

Dr. Mohammed Basim, KVG Dental College and Hospital Sullia

Post Graduate Student, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, KVG Dental College and Hospital
Sullia

Dr.Mariea Francis, Sankal Chand Patel University

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Consultant, PhD Scholar, Sankal Chand Patel University.

Dr. Vijay Joseph Chethalan, Government Medical College Thrissur

Post Graduate Student, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Government Medical College Thrissur

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Published

2022-12-30

How to Cite

Dr. Prasanna Kumar D., Dr. Nidhi Jenson Ukken, Dr. H K Ajeya Ranganathan, Dr. Mohammed Basim, Dr.Mariea Francis, & Dr. Vijay Joseph Chethalan. (2022). GOLTZ GORLIN SYNDROME- A CASE REPORT WITH OVERVIEW. Journal of Advanced Sciences, 1(2), 29–35. https://doi.org/10.58935/joas.v1i2.16