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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Gorlin Syndrome

Health Encyclopedia: Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome

Alternative Names

Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome; Gorlin's syndrome


Prevention

Genetic counseling will be of value to prospective parents. If one parent is affected, the probability is 50% that the infant will be affected also.

Sun avoidance and sunscreen use are a must to decrease the appearance of new basal cell carcinomas.


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