Grade V cherubism: A rare and aggressive entity

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.

Keywords

• Autosomal dominant
• bilateral swelling
• cherubism
• multilocular