Gorlin Syndrome
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Basal cell nevus syndrome is a group of defects, passed down through families, that involve the skin, nervous system, eyes,
The condition causes an unusual facial appearance and a higher risk of skin cancers.
Alternative Names
Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome; Gorlin syndrome
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Basal cell nevus syndrome is a rare genetic condition. The gene linked to the syndrome is passed down through families as an
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