Complete Information on Cherubism

Cherubism is genetic disorder of childhood. It is characterized by abnormal bone tissue in the lower part of the face.

Cherubism is due to a problem in bone composition that is largely limited to the upper and lower jaws with loss of bone in the jaws and its replacement by excessive amounts of fibrous tissue. These abnormalities often resolve after puberty. Cherubism is inherited as an autosomal dominant condition. Most boys and girls with it have a parent who had cherubism, while the few children with cherubism without a family history are thought to have a new mutation for cherubism but can transmit it to their children.

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