paediatric
Caffey disease
Infantile cortical hyperostosis (ICH) is a self-limited disorder of infants that causes bone changes, soft swelling and irritability. The disease may be present at birth or occur shortly thereafter. The cause is unknown. Both and sporadic forms occur. It is also known as Caffey disease or Caffey's disease.
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