Treatment of Aggressive Cherubism with Bone Graft and Calcitonin
Author Information
Author(s): Mônica Fernandes Gomes, Lilibeth Ferraz de Brito Penna Forte, Cybelle Mori Hiraoka, Augusto Claro Flávio Costa Armond
Primary Institution: Bioscience Center for Special Health Care Needs (CEBAPE-UNESP), São Paulo State University
Hypothesis
Can aggressive cherubism in adults be effectively treated with a combination of surgical intervention and calcitonin therapy?
Conclusion
The treatment led to significant improvement in the patient's quality of life and stomatognathic system after four years.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient showed significant improvement in quality of life after treatment.
- Four years of follow-up indicated successful management of the aggressive cherubism.
- The combination of bone grafting and calcitonin therapy was effective in this case.
Takeaway
A doctor treated a young woman with a rare jaw disease by removing part of the problem and using a special medicine, which helped her feel better over time.
Methodology
The patient underwent partial curettage of the lesion, followed by filling the cavity with autogenous cancellous bone and bone marrow grafts, and received salmon calcitonin as supportive therapy.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
An 18-year-old female patient with aggressive cherubism.
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