Chérubisme dans une fratrie de trois

Cherubism corresponds to dystrophy of the mandibulo-facial bones characterized by multifocal cysts sparing the condyles but potentially invading the orbits and conferring a typical cherub aspect to the face. Computed tomography plays an important role in diagnosis, dental panoramic radiography is useful for the assessment of dental anomalies, and magnetic resonance imaging is used for a better analysis of soft tissue and orbital extension. Management is based on the clinical and radiological course, since stabilization at puberty is the rule.