Caffey disease is
Correct Answer: Infantile coical hyperostosis
Description: Infantile coical hyperostosis Also called as Caffey's disease Rare disease of infants and young childrenStas during the first few months of life with painful swelling over the tubular bones and/or the mandible. The child may be feverish and irritable, refusing to move the affected limb. Infection may be suspected Elevated ESRX-rays - Periosteal new-bone formation resulting in thickening of the affected bone. (Refer: Mohindra's Fundamentals of Ohopedics, 2nd edition, pg no. 382, 488, 520)
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