Basal cell nevus syndrome is a group of defects, passed down through families, that involve the skin, nervous system, eyes, endocrine glands, and bones.

The condition causes an unusual facial appearance and a higher risk of skin cancers.

Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome; Gorlin syndrome

Basal cell nevus syndrome is a rare genetic condition. The gene linked to the syndrome is passed down through families as an autosomal dominant trait. That means you will get the syndrome if either parent passes the gene down to you.

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Basal cell nevus syndrome - face

Basal cell nevus syndrome - plantar pits

Basal cell nevus syndrome - close-up of palm

Basal cell nevus syndrome - face and hand

Basal cell nevus syndrome

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Review Date: 08/02/2009
Reviewed By: Michael Lehrer, MD, Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)