Neuroimaging of nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome (NBCCS) in children.

Journal: Pediatric Radiology
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Abstract

Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome (NBCCS, Gorlin syndrome) is an autosomal dominant condition with a wide range of manifestations, including multiple basal cell carcinomas, medulloblastoma, odontogenic keratocysts (OKC) and skeletal abnormalities. Children with NBCCS also have a predisposition for secondary cancers after exposure to ionising radiation. In children undergoing imaging for posterior fossa mass and/or maxillofacial cysts, certain additional findings can raise the possibility of NBCCS. Making the diagnosis can significantly impact patient management, especially for children with medulloblastoma.

Authors
Kamyar Sartip, Adam Kaplan, George Obeid, Nadja Kadom