Head and neck tumours: cherubism: practice question

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ENT · Head and neck tumours: cherubism

Sample item

A 5-year-old has symmetric painless bilateral swelling of the angles of the mandible giving a full-cheek appearance, with upward-turned eyes, and a family history. Radiographs show multilocular cysts. What is the diagnosis?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Cherubism

Cherubism is an autosomal dominant fibro-osseous disorder due to SH3BP2 mutation, giving bilateral multilocular lesions of the jaws, usually regressing after puberty. Giant cells fill the lesions. Observation is usual, with surgery for severe deformity.

Option by option

  • A. Burkitt lymphoma

    Burkitt lymphoma grows rapidly and is not symmetric.

  • B. Cherubism (correct)

    Correct. Symmetric jaw swelling in a child with a family history.

  • C. Mumps

    Mumps is acute with fever and affects the parotids.

  • D. Ameloblastoma

    Ameloblastoma is usually unilateral in adults.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is B, Cherubism. Cherubism is an autosomal dominant fibro-osseous disorder due to SH3BP2 mutation, giving bilateral multilocular lesions of the jaws, usually regressing after puberty.

Why is "Burkitt lymphoma" not the answer?

Burkitt lymphoma grows rapidly and is not symmetric.

Why is "Mumps" not the answer?

Mumps is acute with fever and affects the parotids.

Why is "Ameloblastoma" not the answer?

Ameloblastoma is usually unilateral in adults.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Head and neck tumours: cherubism in ENT. Giant cells fill the lesions. Observation is usual, with surgery for severe deformity.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as a multi-step question: it asks you to combine more than one idea. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Head and neck tumours: cherubism?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

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