Caffey’s Disease ( Infantile Cortical Hyperostosis )

Caffey’s Disease —

– Self limiting disorder

– Most commonly involves Mandible

– Mainly seen in Infants

– Hyperostosis + Diffuse Diaphyseal Periostitis ( Doubling of width of the bone ) + Soft Tissue Nodules

– Triad –> Cortical Bone Thickening + Painful Soft Tissue Swelling + Systemic features ( Fever )

– Usually mimics Osteomyelitis

– Mainly treated by NSAIDS


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    Jajnadatta

    Nice?

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    Ishikaa Batra

    Thanks sir… ?

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