A 20yr old patient reports with multiple swelling of the jaws. Clinical examination reveals multiple hard swellings involving the jaws and intra orally several missing teeth are noticed. Panoramic radiograph reveals multiple radio opaque lesions in the maxilla and the mandible with multiple impacted teeth and supernumerary teeth indicative of Gardeners syndrome: The above mentioned condition is______________?

Correct answer: A. Autosomal dominant disease

  • A. Autosomal dominant disease
  • B. Autosomal recessive disorder
  • C. X-linked disease
  • D. A syndrome of unknown cause

Explanation

Gardner syndrome is an autosomal dominant APC-related disorder, classically combining multiple osteomas with intestinal polyposis and dental abnormalities such as impacted and supernumerary teeth. Its inheritance pattern distinguishes it from recessive and X-linked disorders.

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