Article: Caffey’s Disease Affecting the Ribs
Abstract:
Caffey’s disease is a rare disorder affecting the bones in infancy. It is characterized by irritability, fever, cortical hyperosteosis and adjacent soft tissue swelling. Here is report of an uncommon case where the ribs were significantly affected including the clavicle.
Kaustav Nayek
Professor, Department of Paediatrics, Burdwan Medical College and Hospital, West Bengal
Kanailal Barik
Associate Professor, Department of Paediatrics, Burdwan Medical College and Hospital, West Bengal
Bhusan Chaki
Trainee, Department of Paediatrics, Burdwan Medical College and Hospital, West Bengal
Amit Adhikary
PG Trainee, Department of Paediatrics, Burdwan Medical College and Hospital, West Bengal
Keywords
Caffey’s disease, hyperostosis
Identifier
https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v32i3.6933
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