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Gorlin syndrome — multiple odontogenic keratocysts in the mandible.

  1. Dentigerous cysts
  2. Odontogenic keratocysts (OKCs)
  3. Ameloblastomas
  4. Central giant cell granulomas
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Correct answer: B. Odontogenic keratocysts (OKCs)

Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome (Gorlin syndrome) is autosomal dominant, caused by PTCH1 mutations, and presents with multiple OKCs, multiple BCCs at a young age, palmar/plantar pits, calcification of the falx cerebri, and skeletal anomalies (bifid ribs, kyphoscoliosis). Multiple jaw radiolucencies with scalloped borders are the hallmark.

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