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 (a
type of skin cancer), and skeletal abnormalities. This individual
has multiple flesh-colored, dome-shaped bumps on the face which are
basal cell cancers, and palmar pits.
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)
