Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Assessment of Airway, Skin Color, and Use of Accessory Muscles

Assessment of Airway, Skin Color, and Use of Accessory Muscles

A thorough assessment of respiratory health is paramount in clinical settings to identify and manage respiratory distress and ensure adequate oxygenation. This article elaborates on the critical aspects of respiratory evaluation, including airway assessment, skin color examination, and the observation of accessory muscle use, which are integral to effectively diagnosing and managing patients with respiratory conditions.
Introduction
The initial evaluation of a patient's respiratory system...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

An Evaluation of Biomechanical Preparation of Root Canals using Protaper Hand File, Mtwo NiTi Rotary File and NeoNiTi Single File Systems with Cone Beam Computed Tomography - An in Vitro Study.

Nigerian medical journal : journal of the Nigeria Medical Association·2024

Same author

Visit to the Dentist for Oral Health Prevention at "Age One": A proposed policy report from the Indian perspective.

Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry·2024

Same author

Pediatric Dental Fluorosis and Its Correlation with Dental Caries and Oral-Health-Related Quality of Life: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study among Preschool Children Living in Belagavi.

Children (Basel, Switzerland)·2023

Same author

A comparative evaluation of gingival microleakage and internal voids in Class II composite restoration with two different lining techniques: An <i>in vitro</i> study.

Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry·2022

Same author

Knowledge and Perceptions Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) among Pediatric Dentists during Lockdown Period.

International journal of environmental research and public health·2022

Same author

COVID-19 Effect on Education in Pediatric Dentistry.

Frontiers in pediatrics·2021

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 24, 2026

Midface Hypoplasia and Cranial Base Morphology in Syndromic Craniosynostosis: A Comparative Analysis Study Using a Predictive Regression Model

Midface Hypoplasia and Cranial Base Morphology in Syndromic Craniosynostosis: A Comparative Analysis Study Using a Predictive Regression Model

Published on: November 4, 2025

Cherubism: a case report.

Virinder Goyal¹, Purshottam Jasuja²

¹Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Dasmesh Institute of Research and Dental Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab, India.

International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

|September 11, 2014

Summary

Cherubism is a rare pediatric jaw disorder causing facial swelling. This case study presents an 8-year-old diagnosed with cherubism, highlighting its clinical and radiological features.

Keywords:

Cherubism autosomal dominant fibro-osseous disorder multilocular radiolucencies multinucleated giant cells.osteoclastic lesions self limiting

More Related Videos

Surgical Correction for Pediatric Epiblepharon and Trichiasis

Surgical Correction for Pediatric Epiblepharon and Trichiasis

Published on: July 8, 2025

A Metadata Extraction Approach for Clinical Case Reports to Enable Advanced Understanding of Biomedical Concepts

A Metadata Extraction Approach for Clinical Case Reports to Enable Advanced Understanding of Biomedical Concepts

Published on: September 20, 2018

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 24, 2026

Midface Hypoplasia and Cranial Base Morphology in Syndromic Craniosynostosis: A Comparative Analysis Study Using a Predictive Regression Model

Midface Hypoplasia and Cranial Base Morphology in Syndromic Craniosynostosis: A Comparative Analysis Study Using a Predictive Regression Model

Published on: November 4, 2025

Surgical Correction for Pediatric Epiblepharon and Trichiasis

Surgical Correction for Pediatric Epiblepharon and Trichiasis

Published on: July 8, 2025

A Metadata Extraction Approach for Clinical Case Reports to Enable Advanced Understanding of Biomedical Concepts

A Metadata Extraction Approach for Clinical Case Reports to Enable Advanced Understanding of Biomedical Concepts

Published on: September 20, 2018

Area of Science:

Pediatric Dentistry
Genetics
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Background:

Cherubism is a rare, autosomal dominant, non-neoplastic, fibro-osseous disorder affecting the jawbones.
Typically presenting in early childhood, it is characterized by bilateral jaw enlargement, leading to a distinct 'cherubic' facial appearance.

Observation:

The case involves an 8-year-old child with characteristic clinical signs of cherubism, including bilateral cheek swelling.
Radiographic evaluation revealed typical bilateral, multilocular radiolucent jaw lesions.

Findings:

The patient was diagnosed with cherubism but received no treatment, allowing for observation of the condition's natural course.
The disease is known to be self-limiting, often stabilizing during puberty with potential residual facial deformity and malocclusion.

Implications:

This case contributes to the documented understanding of cherubism's clinical presentation and radiographic findings in pediatric patients.
Understanding the natural history and potential outcomes is crucial for managing residual effects like malocclusion and facial asymmetry.