A 3-year old patient reports of painless progressive bilateral facial swellings. The tentative diagnosis is______________?

Correct answer: A. Cherubism

  • A. Cherubism
  • B. Monostotic fibrous dysplasia
  • C. Ployostotic fibrous dysplasia
  • D. Central giant cell granuloma

Explanation

Cherubism typically begins in early childhood and causes painless, bilateral expansion of the posterior mandible, giving a rounded facial appearance. Fibrous dysplasia is usually unilateral in monostotic disease, whereas central giant cell granuloma is usually not bilaterally symmetrical.

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