Abstract
OBJECTIVE. We sought to describe the radiographic and imaging features of cherubism. CONCLUSION. Cherubism is a rare osseous disorder of children and adolescents. Although the radiologic characteristics of cherubism are not pathognomonic, the diagnosis is strongly suggested by bilateral relatively symmetric jaw involvement that is limited to the maxilla and mandible. Imaging typically shows expansile remodeling of the involved bones, thinning of the cortexes, and multilocular radiolucencies with a coarse trabecular pattern.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1051-1054 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | American Journal of Roentgenology |
Volume | 182 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2004 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging