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Gardner syndrome does not include:

 # Gardner syndrome does not include:
A. Osteomas
B. Epidermoid cysts
C. Osteosarcoma
D. Impacted permanent teeth


The correct answer is C. Osteosarcoma.

Gardner syndrome is also characterized by the occurrence of multiple impacted supernumerary teeth. This syndrome consists of: 
1. multiple polyposis of the large intestine,
2. Osteomas of the bones, including long bones, skull, and jaws,
3. Multiple epidermoid or sebaceous cysts of the skin, particularly on the scalp and back,
4. Occasional occurrence of desmoid tumors, and
5. Impacted supernumerary and permanent teeth 

Osteosarcoma is not a feature of Gardner Syndrome.

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