Cone beam computed tomography features of cherubism: A case report

Abstract

Cherubism is an uncommon benign hereditary disease of autosomal dominant inheritance, affecting the maxilla and mandible. This condition presents with bilateral enlargement of jaws, where bone is replaced by fibrovascular tissue. This condition is usually painless and presents in children during 2-5 years of age. The clinician should be aware of clinical and radiographic features of this condition for a better differential diagnosis, as it mimics the other giant cell lesions radiologically. The current case report elucidates cherubism in a 15-year-old male patient, presented with bilateral mandibular enlargement, highlighting the cone beam computed tomography features.