title: Cherubism: A rare case report.
abstract: Cherubism is a rare congenital disease resulting in malformation of the jaw. It occurs before the age of 5 years and regress spontaneously after puberty. It can result into enlargement of the jaw bone, tooth displacement, facial disfigurement and psychological trauma to patient. Hence, the understanding about the condition, its progression and management is necessary.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Pathology, Raj Rajeswari Dental College, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
authors.forename: Manpreet
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kaur
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Pathology, Raj Rajeswari Dental College, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
authors.forename: Sonali
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Shah
authors.affiliation: Department of Pedodontics, Vyas Dental College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
authors.forename: Prashant
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Babaji
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Maharana Pratap Dental College, Kanpur, Utter Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Jaideep
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Pathology, Guardian Dental College, Ambernath, Maharastra, India.
authors.forename: Divya
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Nair
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, MIDSR Dental College, Latur, Maharastra, India.
authors.forename: Suresh S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Kamble
keywords: Cherubism; childhood disease; giant cell lesion; jaw growth; malocclusion
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