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Caffey disease CHORUS

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Location: http://chorus.rad.mcw.edu/doc/00054.html

Description: "infantile cortical hyperostosis"
* etiology unknown
* onset before 5 months of age
* hyperostosis + periosteal reaction
o mandible (80-95%)
o clavicles
o ribs
o long bones (DIAPHYSES often asymmetric)
DDx: if metaphyses involved, consider battery (child abuse)

Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Charles E. Kahn, Jr., MD
Institution: CHORUS
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Language: English

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Added: Thu Jan 31 2002
Last Modified: Wed Jul 22 2009