Mineral balance in infantile cortical hyperostosis: effects of corticosteroids.

Aortic valve mass and sudden blindness.

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Infantile cortical hyperostosis with raised immunoglobulins.

Two cases of infantile cortical hyperostosis are reported. Both had raised immunoglobulins. Particularly remarkable were the IgA and IgM levels, a finding infrequently reported.

Infantile cortical hyperostosis (Caffey's disease): a case report.

An infant in hospital unexpectedly developed infantile cortical hyperostosis (Caffey's disease) while under-going treatment for an unrelated illness. The presentation of the disease was classic and there was marked thrombocytosis. The aetiological possibilities are discussed.

A case for diagnosis with a note on infantile cortical hyperostosis (Caffey's syndrome).

Caffey disease or infantile cortical hyperostosis: a case report.

Caffey disease or Infantile Cortical Hyperostosis (ICH) is a rare and mostly self limiting condition affecting young infants. It is characterized by acute inflammation of the periostium and the overlying soft tissue and is accompanied by systemic changes of irritability and fever. Diagnosis may be delayed as this disorder mimics a wide range of diseases including osteomyelitis, hypervitaminosis...