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Thursday, 16 July 2009 00:00 |
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Gorlin Syndrome is a medical condition affecting many body systems and is caused by a fault in just one of the thousands of genes which humans possess.
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Last Updated on Monday, 24 August 2009 06:03 |
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Friday, 17 July 2009 10:39 |
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The condition is characterised by the development of multiple jaw cysts (keratocysts) and/or basal cell carcinomas (BCCs). |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 August 2009 18:59 |
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Saturday, 18 July 2009 10:20 |
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There are many features which may occur in Gorlin Syndrome, although most are rare. Some of the features are listed below. |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 August 2009 18:59 |
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Saturday, 18 July 2009 10:49 |
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The Gorlin Syndrome gene also has an afect on the development of the skeletal system. This does not progress throughout life and usually causes no ill effects as all. |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 August 2009 19:00 |
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Saturday, 18 July 2009 10:58 |
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The following skin problems present in Gorlin Syndrome. |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 August 2009 19:00 |
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Saturday, 18 July 2009 11:18 |
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The jaw cysts are known as keratocysts because they are filled with keratin, which is the material making up the outer layer of skin, hair and nails. |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 August 2009 19:00 |
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Saturday, 18 July 2009 11:37 |
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Basal Cell Carcinomas (BCC) can arise in any area of the skin, affecting the face, neck and upper trunk more often than the abdomen, lower trunk and extremities. |
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Last Updated on Sunday, 19 July 2009 20:16 |
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Written and produced by Professor P A Farndon, Clinical Geneticist, Jim Costello (deceased) & Margaret Costello, unless otherwise stated.
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