Non-familial cherubism--a case report.
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چکیده
A case of cherubism in a 9 year old boy with no familial history is presented. Clinical features, histologic appearance, radiographic findings, differential diagnosis and rationale for treatment is discussed.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
دوره 15 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1997