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Afsheen Batool Raza¹, Iftikhar Ijaz, Farrah Naz

¹Department of Paediatric Medicine, The Children's Hospital and The Institute of Child Health, 13 Danepur Road, Lahore. dr.afsheenrazapaeds@gmail.com

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Summary

Caffey's disease, also known as infantile cortical hyperostosis, is a rare condition in infants. This case report details a 4-month-old infant diagnosed with Caffey's disease and treated successfully with symptomatic management.

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Area of Science:

Pediatrics
Rare Diseases
Skeletal Dysplasias

Background:

Caffey's disease, or infantile cortical hyperostosis, is a self-limiting infantile disorder.
It is characterized by fever, irritability, bone pain, and distinctive bone abnormalities.
The exact etiology of Caffey's disease remains unknown.

Observation:

This report focuses on a 4-month-old infant presenting with symptoms of fever, irritability, and soft tissue swellings.
Diagnostic investigations were conducted to identify the cause of the infant's symptoms.

Findings:

The infant was diagnosed with Caffey's disease based on clinical presentation and investigations.
The characteristic bony changes associated with the condition were identified.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of recognizing Caffey's disease in infants with unexplained fever and swelling.
Symptomatic treatment proved effective, leading to a good clinical response.
Further research into the etiology of Caffey's disease may improve diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.