LD2D.4 Gorlin syndrome

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

Gorlin syndrome, also known as naevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome (NBCCS), is a hereditary condition characterised by a wide range of developmental abnormalities (odontogenic keratocysts of the jaws, hyperkeratosis of palms and soles, skeletal abnormalities, intracranial ectopic calcifications, and facial dysmorphism) and a predisposition to develop malignant neoplasms (such as multiple basal cell carcinomas or medulloblastoma), and benign neoplasms in the jaw, heart, or ovaries.

inclusions

• Naevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome

synonyms

• Gorlin syndrome
• Naevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome
• NBCCS - [Naevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome]

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