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Home The role of MRI and CT in diagnosis and treatment planning of...

The role of MRI and CT in diagnosis and treatment planning of cherubism: a 13-year follow-up case report

Authors:

  • D. Mazza
    Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy Orthodontics Residency
  • L. Ferraris
    Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy Orthodontics Residency
  • G. Galluccio
    Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy Orthodontics Residency
  • C. Cavallini
    Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy Department of Radiology
  • A. Silvestri
    Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy Orthodontics Residency

ABSTRACT


Aim

Cherubism is characterised by mesenchymal alterations during the development of the jaws secondary to
perivascular fibrosis. According to the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principle, it is important to avoid
conditions where the amount of radiation used is more than that needed for the procedure, because there is no benefit from
unnecessary radiation. However, the use of MRI has been poorly studied in cherubism.

Methods

The patient underwent head and neck MRI and 3D CT for imaging assessment.

Results

MRI
is necessary to evaluate the extension of dysplastic tissue and the cystic part of the lesions. Bone window CT only allows
evaluation of strong densitometric alterations of cherubism lesions. Moreover, on radiographic film it is not always possible
to distinguish fibrous tissue from mucous pseudocystic tissue. By contrast, these differences are readily evident on MRI.

Conclusion

MRI, in addition to other traditional radiographs and CT, could be useful in helping the clinician in the
diagnosis and treatment of cherubism.

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Publication date:

Mar /2013

Keywords:

cherubism, ct, mri

Issue:

Vol.14 – n.1/2013

Page:

73 – 76

Publisher:

Ariesdue

Cite:


Harvard: D. Mazza, L. Ferraris, G. Galluccio, C. Cavallini, A. Silvestri (2013) "The role of MRI and CT in diagnosis and treatment planning of cherubism: a 13-year follow-up case report", European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 14(1), pp73-76. doi:
Vancouver: D. Mazza, L. Ferraris, G. Galluccio, C. Cavallini, A. Silvestri. The role of MRI and CT in diagnosis and treatment planning of cherubism: a 13-year follow-up case report. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry [Internet]. 2013Mar.1 [cited 2025Jul.15];14(1):73-76. Available from: https://www.ejpd.eu/abstract-pubmed/the-role-of-mri-and-ct-in-diagnosis-and-treatment-planning-of-cherubism-a-13-year-follow-up-case-report/
MLA: D. Mazza, L. Ferraris, G. Galluccio, C. Cavallini, A. Silvestri The role of MRI and CT in diagnosis and treatment planning of cherubism: a 13-year follow-up case report. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. 2013;14(1):73-76

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