Gorlin's syndrome: main features and recent advances.

Abstract excerpt

Gorlin's syndrome embraces a constellation of cranial, maxillofacial and systemic disorders, which may have a serious effect on both the morbidity and mortality of the patients. Recent work has identified that the disorder is caused by a mutation within a tumour suppressor gene.

Topics

• Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome
• Genes, Tumor Suppressor
• Humans
• Long-Term Care
• Morbidity
• Mutation