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Pediatría Atención Primaria
Print version ISSN 1139-7632
Abstract
GARCIA-SANCHEZ, Paula; SAEZ-GALLEGO, Blanca and DE CEANO-VIVAS LA CALLE, María. Bilateral swelling of the jaws: a case of querubism. Rev Pediatr Aten Primaria [online]. 2021, vol.23, n.91, pp.301-303. Epub Feb 06, 2023. ISSN 1139-7632.
Abstract
Cherubism is a benign bone dysplasia characterized by bilateral progressive enlargement of the jaws. It is an autosomal dominant disease and boys are more affected than girls. The first signs of manifestation of the disease are generally observed at about two years of age, followed by accelerated growth from 8-9 years of age and spontaneous interruption after puberty. The diagnosis is based on clinical, radiographic and histopathologic findings. Treatment is a controversial issue and therapy strategies include surgical treatment and medical treatment. We describe the case of a nine-year-old boy with bilateral swelling of the jaws who required surgical treatment.
Keywords : Mandibular swelling; Bone dysplasia; Cherubism; Giant cell tumor.