[Diagnostic approach to basocellular nevomatosis from a dental point of view. Apropos of a new case].

A new case of basal cell naevomatosis, localized in the jaws as odontogenic keratocysts, is described and the importance of the diagnostic role plaid by the dentist is underlined. Skin lesions, bone involvements and the hereditary character of the disease are described. Special emphasis is given to the importance and the easy accessibility of the oral manifestations. Possible evolution towards advanced forms, and the heterogeneity of the symptoms lay the stress on the need of an early diagnosis and the necessity of a close collaboration with the various specialists concerned.