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Grade V cherubism: A rare and aggressive entity

Authors :
Karthikeya Patil
V G Mahima
S Sudhakar
Source :
Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Vol 21, Iss 1, Pp 17-20 (2009)
Publication Year :
2009
Publisher :
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2009.

Abstract

Cherubism is a non-neoplastic, rare, hereditary childhood disease of bone characterized by bilateral enlargement of the jaws caused by bone degradation and replacement by fibrous tissue. The affected child is reminiscent of the cherub portrayed in Renaissance art. We report the clinicopathological and radiographic features of cherubism and review of literature.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09721363 and 09751572
Volume :
21
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.0f3998aadb3545198ae73bd2ee9b36e4
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/0972-1363.57773