The Genetically Based Diseases of the Jaw in Childhood: A Clinical Review

Mandibular bone lesions may be the major symptom of several pediatric diseases with different etiology and severity. Some genetic disorders may herald with mandibular involvement: this unusual site of localization often represents a misleading clinical feature. Herein we review this topic focusing on the clinical and radiologic aspects. Moreover some differential diagnosis issues with mandibular lesions caused by infectious, inflammatory or neoplastic processes are discussed.