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1 Volume 4, Issue 2, Pages 196-199 (March 2018)
The relevance of a suppressor of fused (SUFU) mutation in the diagnosis and treatment of Gorlin syndrome  Taylor Ogden, BS, Shauna Higgins, MD, David Elbaum, MD, Ashley Wysong, MD, MS  JAAD Case Reports  Volume 4, Issue 2, Pages (March 2018) DOI: /j.jdcr Copyright © 2017 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. Terms and Conditions

2 Fig 1 Diagram of the normal Hh pathway. Upon binding to Hh ligands, PTCH1 releases SMO. The activation of SMO disallows SUFU from inhibiting GLI transcription factors. The overactivation of GLI transcription factors promotes uncontrolled cell growth and cancer.12 JAAD Case Reports 2018 4, DOI: ( /j.jdcr ) Copyright © 2017 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. Terms and Conditions

3 Fig 2 Numerous pink papules on the scalp and upper forehead with occasionally prominent and characteristic rolled borders. Biopsies were positive for BCC. Also note the sparse hair density. JAAD Case Reports 2018 4, DOI: ( /j.jdcr ) Copyright © 2017 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. Terms and Conditions

4 Fig 3 Multiple skin-colored translucent papules were noted on the nose and along the nasolabial folds. Biopsy results were positive for trichoepitheliomas. Also of note is the patient's moon facies. JAAD Case Reports 2018 4, DOI: ( /j.jdcr ) Copyright © 2017 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. Terms and Conditions

5 Fig 4 The various treatment options for medulloblastomas and their associated survival rates.10 JAAD Case Reports 2018 4, DOI: ( /j.jdcr ) Copyright © 2017 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. Terms and Conditions


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