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Cherubism is best classified as which of the following?

  1. Reactive
  2. Developmental
  3. Genetic
  4. Inflammatory
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Correct answer: C. Genetic

  • A. It is not a reactive lesion.
  • B. It is not purely developmental in the odontogenic sense.
  • C. Correct. Cherubism is a GENETIC (autosomal-dominant, SH3BP2) fibro-osseous disorder of the jaws.
  • D. It is not inflammatory.

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