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Caffey disease


"infantile cortical hyperostosis"

  • etiology unknown
  • onset before 5 months of age

  • hyperostosis + periosteal reaction
    • mandible (80-95%)
    • clavicles
    • ribs
    • long bones (DIAPHYSES often asymmetric)

DDx: if metaphyses involved, consider battery (child abuse)


Charles E. Kahn, Jr., MD  -  2 February 1995
Last updated:  1 October 2013


 

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