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Managing a child with cherubism with functional consequences: a case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Cherubism is a rare begin, self-limiting autosomal dominant disorder characterized by bilateral and symmetric fibro-osseous lesions affecting the mandible and maxilla. The child with this disorder requires conservative management. Surgical interventions such as contouring, resection, or curettage are rarely required for disease and only in severe functional problems. This case study attempts to address the physical and psychological issues and challenges the child and his family members face.

Source: International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health

DOI: 10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20252140

Authors: Manisha Mehra, Poonam Joshi, Aditi Das, Rohit Bhowmick, Niladri Sekhar Bhunia, Atanu Kumar Dutta

Institutions: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalyani

Language: English

Topic: Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

Subfield: Oral Surgery

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411793256

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