Basal cell nevus syndrome is an inherited disorder characterized by
wide-set eyes, saddle nose, frontal bossing (prominent forehead),
prognathism (prominent chin), numerous basal cell carcinomas, and
skeletal abnormalities. Skin manifestations include pits in the
palms and soles, and numerous basal cell carcinomas. This picture
is a close-up of the pits found in the palm of an individual with
basal cell nevus syndrome.
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)
