Cherubism: A case report
Cherubism is rarely described in the African paediatric population. Orphanet currently lists cherubism as a rare disease; its prevalence is unknown and difficult to determine because of the wide clinical spectrum. Approximately 300 cases have been reported in various ethnic groups worldwide. This re...
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doaj-dc2e9461ed4c453ea344e66e9c13417a2020-11-24T23:01:34ZengAOSISSouth African Journal of Radiology1027-202X2078-67782017-04-01211e1e310.4102/sajr.v21i1.1118702Cherubism: A case reportMonica S. Msomi0Nondumiso N. Dlamini1Department of Radiology, Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Complex, College of Health Sciences, Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-NatalDepartment of Radiology, Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Complex, College of Health Sciences, Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-NatalCherubism is rarely described in the African paediatric population. Orphanet currently lists cherubism as a rare disease; its prevalence is unknown and difficult to determine because of the wide clinical spectrum. Approximately 300 cases have been reported in various ethnic groups worldwide. This report analyses a child referred to our hospital for bilateral jaw swelling, diagnosed with cherubism based on clinical and radiological findings, and confirmed on histology.https://sajr.org.za/index.php/sajr/article/view/1118cherubismlucent lesions of the jawjaw swelling |
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Cherubism is rarely described in the African paediatric population. Orphanet currently lists cherubism as a rare disease; its prevalence is unknown and difficult to determine because of the wide clinical spectrum. Approximately 300 cases have been reported in various ethnic groups worldwide. This report analyses a child referred to our hospital for bilateral jaw swelling, diagnosed with cherubism based on clinical and radiological findings, and confirmed on histology. |
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