title: Cherubism.
abstract: Cherubism is a rare, hereditary fibroosseous lesion of the jaws that is thought to undergo spontaneous involution after puberty. Treatment is unnecessary unless functional or emotional disturbances develop. This article describes the 21-year follow-up of a patient with cherubism and briefly reviews the pertinent literature.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002636:Cherubism / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D009915:Orbit / Q000601:surgery; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D056948:Orthognathic Surgical Procedures; D012086:Reoperation