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ADA NBDE National Board Dental Part II

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Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome is an autosomal dominant syndrome known as:
  1. Eruption cyst
  2. Dentigerous cyst
  3. Gorlin syndrome
  4. Nevoid syndrome
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Answer: C - Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome is an autosomal dominant syndrome known as Gorlin syndrome. Signs and symptoms include calcification of the falx cerebri, bifid ribs, palmer and plantar pits, and hyperkeratosis of soles and palms. Basal cell carcinomas will present on the trunk, nose, eyelids, cheeks, and jaw. Treatment is removal of cysts in the jaw.
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