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Grade V cherubism: A rare and aggressive entity
- 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.
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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