Pathology · single question
A patient who had multiple odontogenic keratocysts (OKCs) five years ago now develops a basal-cell skin lesion. The most likely underlying condition is:
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Correct answer: A. Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome (Gorlin syndrome)
- A. Correct. Multiple OKCs plus basal-cell skin lesions are classic for Gorlin (nevoid basal cell carcinoma) syndrome.
- B. SCC is not linked to multiple OKCs.
- C. Melanoma is unrelated to OKCs.
- D. A solitary keratoacanthoma does not explain the OKC history.