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)
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2002-04-18