Gorlin Goltz syndrome: A case report

Not many cases have been reported in India, and hence we report here a rare case of Gorlin Goltz syndrome (GGS) especially in young patients without any skin lesions. A 21 year old male reported to our department, with swelling in the lower posterior region of the right side of jaw since last 2 years. Thorough extraoral and intraoral examinations along with orthopantomogram (OPG), CT scan (skull) and chest radiograph helped in proper diagnosis of the condition. No skin lesion in the form of basal cell nevus, palmar or plantar pits, or keratosis were present. All the cystic lesions of the jaws were enucleated surgically and chemical cauterization done by Carnoy's solution. No sign of recurrence observed still date. Our case highlights the importance of the awareness of this rare syndrome, especially in young patients without any skin lesions because early verification of the disease prevent recurrence and better survival rates from the existent disease.