cherubism

cherubism /cher·ub·ism/ (cher´ub-izm) hereditary progressive bilateral swelling at the angle of the mandible, and sometimes the entire jaw, giving a cherubic look to the face, in some cases enhanced by upturning of the eyes.

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cher·ub·ism (chr-bzm)

n.

A hereditary disease marked by an enlargement of the jawbones in young children, producing a cherublike facial appearance.

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cherubism

[cher′əbiz′əm]

Etymology: Heb, kerubh

an abnormal hereditary condition characterized by progressive bilateral swelling at the angle of the mandible, especially in children. In some cases of cherubism, the entire jaw swells and the eyes turn up, enhancing the cherubic facial appearance. The condition tends to regress during adult life.

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cherubism,

n hereditary condition that causes the mandible to grow excessively; in some cases the eyes are also upturned, increasing the cherubic look on the face.

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cherubism (familial intraosseous swelling) (cher´biz´m),

n 1. a fibroosseous disease of the jaws of genetic nature. The swollen jaws and raised eyes give a cherubic appearance; multiple radiolucencies are evident on radiographic examination.
2. a familial form of fibrous dysplasia characterized by unilateral or, more often, bilateral swelling of the jaws in children. See also dysplasia, fibrous.

Cherubism.

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cherubism

Familial intraosseous fibrous swelling of jaws An AD condition, 100% penetration in ♂ with a cherub-like physiognomy, first recognized by age 5 Clinical Puffed-out cheeks, agenesis of permanent teeth, dental dysgenesis, exophthalmos, progressive, bilateral soap-bubble expansile lesions of bone, at the mandibular angle, submandibular lymphadenopathy