Cherubism in a 12-year old Child; A Rare Case Report

Abstract

Cherubism is a non-neoplastic, fibro-osseous, self-limiting, autosomal dominant disorder of the jaws. It is also called as familial fibrous dysplasia and familial multi-locular cystic lesion of the jaws. Its typical dento-facial deformities are caused by mutations in the SH3BP2 gene. The lesion regresses during puberty and the disease stabilizes after the growth period. But it leaves some facial deformity along with disturbances in occlusion. Cherubism may occur as an individual case or in multiple members of the same family, oftenly in multiple generations. Radiographic examination of the lesion shows bilateral multi-locular radiolucent areas.The aim of this case report is to present a case of 12-years old cherubic child, with its clinical and radiological features and discussion about the clinical outcome.This patient was diagnosed with Cherubism and being followed up periodically.