Basal cell nevus syndrome is an autosomal dominant condition with complete penetrance and variable expressivity. It is characterized by five major components, including multiple nevoid basal cell carcinomas, jaw cysts, congenital skeletal abnormalities, ectopic calcifications, and plantar or palmar pits. Other features include a host of benign tumors, ocular defects,...

Site by Yasser Metwally, Professor of neurology, Ain Shams university, Cairo, Egypt.
Illustrated account with references.

Synonyms and related keywords: mucopolysaccharidosis type IV, Morquio syndrome, MS, mucopolysaccharidoses type IVA, OMIM 253000, mucopolysaccharidoses type IVB, OMIM 253010, lysosomal storage disease, MPS IVA, B MPS IVA, MPS IVB12
Contents: Information Introduction Clinical Differentials Workup Treatment Medication Follow-up Miscellaneous Pictures Bibliography
Author: Nancy Braverman, MD, Assistant Professor, McKusick-Nathans Institute...