Open AccessCherubism: A case report
Author(s) -
Monica S. Msomi,
dumiso N.M. Dlamini
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
south african journal of radiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.18
H-Index - 3
eISSN - 2078-6778
pISSN - 1027-202X
DOI - 10.4102/sajr.v21i1.1118
Subject(s) - cherubism , medicine , radiological weapon , rare disease , dermatology , population , pediatrics , disease , surgery , pathology , giant cell , environmental health
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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