Nonfamilial cherubism. A clinical case report

The authors report a rare case of non-familial cherubism with a six-year follow-up. After an analysis of the hereditary transmission of the disease, the authors evaluate the anatomopathological and radiological characteristics and differential diagnosis, and then discuss possible therapies in the light of the latest research. They underline the important role of CT in identifying lesions which may not be diagnosed by simple X-ray with orthopantomography and highlight the importance of taking extreme care to conserve as much dental and bone tissue as possible during surgery.