[Caffey disease (infantile cortical hyperostosis)].
METHODS
A case of infantile cortical hyperostosis is reported in a 4-month old infant. The disease was revealed by changes in behavior and swelling of bones. X-rays of bones led to the correct diagnosis. The spontaneous outcome was favorable.


CONCLUSIONS
The clinical, biological and radiological aspects of this disease are described in order to recognize it early.
Benomar
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Service de pédiatrie I, hôpital d'Enfants, centre hospitalier Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Maroc.
Najdi
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D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D006958:Hyperostosis, Cortical, Congenital / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography