Van gen naar ziekte; basaalcelnaevussyndroom

Translated title of the contribution: From gene to disease: basal cell naevus syndrome

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Abstract

Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome (NBCCS, basal cell naevus syndrome, Gorlin syndrome) is an autosomal dominant disorder, caused by mutations in the PTCH gene mapped to chromosome 9q22.3. It is characterised by multiple basal cell carcinomas, keratocysts of the jaws, palmar and plantar pits, cerebral ectopic calcification and several skeletal anomalies. Occasionally, patients with NBCCS develop other neoplasms, particularly medulloblastomas and ovarian fibromas, indicating that the PTCH gene is a tumor-suppressor gene. Early recognition and careful follow-up are needed. Guidelines for managing these patients are presented
Translated title of the contributionFrom gene to disease: basal cell naevus syndrome
Original languageDutch
Pages (from-to)78-81
Number of pages4
JournalNederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde
Volume149
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - 8 Jan 2005

Keywords

  • Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome/genetics
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 9/genetics
  • Genes, Tumor Suppressor
  • Germ-Line Mutation
  • Humans
  • Membrane Proteins/genetics
  • Patched Receptors
  • Patched-1 Receptor
  • Pedigree
  • Receptors, Cell Surface/genetics

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