What is basal cell nevus syndrome?
Basal cell nevus syndrome is a rare genetic (passed down through the family) condition, that involves the skin, nervous system, eyes, endocrine glands, and bones. It is accompanied by basal cell skin cancer, as well as other symptoms: broad nose, wide set eyes, blindness, and a spinal curvature.
How do members experience basal cell nevus syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with basal cell nevus syndrome*
Common symptoms
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Anxious mood
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for basal cell nevus syndrome*
Who has basal cell nevus syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 0 | |
20s | 0 | |
30s | 1 | |
40s | 2 | |
50s | 0 | |
60s | 0 | |
70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 1 | |
Female | 1 |