Infantile cortical hyperostosis of the ribs (Caffey's disease) without mandibular involvement
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1432-1998
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Infantile cortical hyperostosis ; Caffey's disease ; Periosteal proliferation
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Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
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Medicine
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Abstract Infantile cortical hyperostosis (ICH), or Caffey's disease, first reported by Caffey and Silverman in 1945, is a benign condition characterized radiographically by corticoperiosteal thickening of bone with subperiosteal new bone formation. Sites of occurrence vary, with the mandible being involved in 75%–80% of cases. The following is a case report of ICH limited to four contiguous ribs with no evidence of mandibular involvement.
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Electronic Resource
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