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Cherubism: A Case Report

Authors: Saikrishna Degala, K. P. Mahesh, Monalisha

Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery | Special Issue 1/2015

Abstract

Cherubism is a benign, self-limiting fibro-osseous lesion characterized by bilateral symmetric painless expansion of jaw which is more prominent in mandible than in maxilla. Males are commonly affected (2:1) and with greater severity. It becomes noticeable in early childhood and gradually regresses after puberty. Although cherubism is considered as a familial/inherited disease but many sporadic cases have been reported in literature with no familial history. Osteoblastic and osteoclastic remodeling replaces normal bone by excessive amount of fibrovascular tissue containing multinucleated giant cells. Here, we present a case report of cherubism in a 10 year old boy describing the clinical, histological, biochemical and radiographic features.

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Title: Cherubism: A Case Report
Authors: Saikrishna Degala
K. P. Mahesh
Monalisha
Publication date: 01-03-2015
Publisher: Springer India
Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery / Issue Special Issue 1/2015
Print ISSN: 0972-8279
Electronic ISSN: 0974-942X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-013-0474-y

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