Diagnostic approach to recurrent multiple odontogenic Cyst—Gorlin–Goltz syndrome

Abstract

The occurrence of multiple odontogenic cysts in jaw bones is not a very common entity. Such occurrence should be ruled out for any association with the Gorlin–Goltz syndromes. It is important to diagnose the lesion and their associations with other features of the syndrome. Oral health care professionals play a very important role in early diagnosis and help in multidisciplinary approach to manage the condition for betterment of the patient. This paper highlights the multiple clinical manifestations of the syndrome with appropriate management strategies and recall protocols.

Keywords

• Basal cell carcinoma
• bifid rib
• Gorlin–Goltz syndrome
• odontogenic cyst