Bifid ribs, multiple radiolucent lesions of the jaws multiple basal cell nevi and flax cerebri calcification are found in:_____________?

Correct answer: A. Basal cell nevus syndrome

  • A. Basal cell nevus syndrome
  • B. Sturge weber syndrome
  • C. Horner syndrome
  • D. Hereditary internal polyposis

Explanation

Basal cell nevus syndrome, also called Gorlin syndrome, combines multiple basal cell nevi, odontogenic keratocysts, bifid ribs and calcification of the falx cerebri. These associated findings distinguish it from the vascular Sturge-Weber syndrome.

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