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			{{Infobox medical condition
			\| name = Infantile cortical hyperostosis
			\| image = [[File:Infantile_cortical_hyperostosis.jpg\|250px]]
			\| alt = X-ray of infantile cortical hyperostosis
			\| caption = X-ray showing characteristic bone changes in infantile cortical hyperostosis
			\| field = [[Pediatrics]]
			\| synonyms = Caffey disease, Caffey-Silverman syndrome
			\| symptoms = [[Fever]], [[irritability]], swelling of [[soft tissues]], bone changes
			\| complications = [[Deformity]] of bones, [[pain]]
			\| onset = Typically in [[infancy]]
			\| duration = Self-limiting, usually resolves by age 2
			\| causes = Unknown, possibly [[genetic]]
			\| risks = Family history of the condition
			\| diagnosis = [[Clinical diagnosis]], [[X-ray]]
			\| differential = [[Osteomyelitis]], [[child abuse]], [[scurvy]]
			\| treatment = [[Supportive care]], [[analgesics]]
			\| medication = [[Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs]] (NSAIDs)
			\| prognosis = Generally good, resolves with time
			\| frequency = Rare
			}}
	'''Infantile cortical hyperostosis''' is a rare, self-limited inflammatory disorder of infants that causes bone changes, soft tissue swelling and irritability. The disease may be present at birth or occur shortly thereafter. The cause is unknown.		'''Infantile cortical hyperostosis''' is a rare, self-limited inflammatory disorder of infants that causes bone changes, soft tissue swelling and irritability. The disease may be present at birth or occur shortly thereafter. The cause is unknown.

	== Symptoms ==		== Symptoms ==
	The symptoms of infantile cortical hyperostosis may include the following:		The symptoms of infantile cortical hyperostosis may include the following:
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	* Swelling of soft tissues		* Swelling of soft tissues
	* Deformities of the [[jaw]], [[shoulder]], [[elbow]], [[wrist]], or other areas due to the underlying bone abnormalities		* Deformities of the [[jaw]], [[shoulder]], [[elbow]], [[wrist]], or other areas due to the underlying bone abnormalities

	== Causes ==		== Causes ==
	The exact cause of infantile cortical hyperostosis is unknown. Some researchers believe it may be related to a viral infection. Others believe it may be a genetic disorder.		The exact cause of infantile cortical hyperostosis is unknown. Some researchers believe it may be related to a viral infection. Others believe it may be a genetic disorder.

	== Diagnosis ==		== Diagnosis ==
	The diagnosis of infantile cortical hyperostosis is usually made based on the clinical symptoms and physical examination. Imaging studies such as [[X-ray]]s or [[CT scan]]s may be used to confirm the diagnosis.		The diagnosis of infantile cortical hyperostosis is usually made based on the clinical symptoms and physical examination. Imaging studies such as [[X-ray]]s or [[CT scan]]s may be used to confirm the diagnosis.

	== Treatment ==		== Treatment ==
	Treatment for infantile cortical hyperostosis is usually supportive, as the condition often resolves on its own. This may include pain management and physical therapy to maintain joint mobility and prevent contractures.		Treatment for infantile cortical hyperostosis is usually supportive, as the condition often resolves on its own. This may include pain management and physical therapy to maintain joint mobility and prevent contractures.

	== Prognosis ==		== Prognosis ==
	The prognosis for infantile cortical hyperostosis is generally good. Most children with the condition recover completely with no lasting effects. However, in severe cases, there may be permanent deformity or functional impairment.		The prognosis for infantile cortical hyperostosis is generally good. Most children with the condition recover completely with no lasting effects. However, in severe cases, there may be permanent deformity or functional impairment.

	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Osteitis]]		* [[Osteitis]]
	* [[Hyperostosis]]		* [[Hyperostosis]]
	* [[Pediatrics]]		* [[Pediatrics]]

	== References ==		== References ==
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'''Infantile cortical hyperostosis''' is a rare, self-limited inflammatory disorder of infants that causes bone changes, soft tissue swelling and irritability. The disease may be present at birth or occur shortly thereafter. The cause is unknown.

== Symptoms ==
The symptoms of infantile cortical hyperostosis may include the following:
* [[Irritability]]
* [[Fever]]
* Swelling of soft tissues
* Deformities of the [[jaw]], [[shoulder]], [[elbow]], [[wrist]], or other areas due to the underlying bone abnormalities

== Causes ==
The exact cause of infantile cortical hyperostosis is unknown. Some researchers believe it may be related to a viral infection. Others believe it may be a genetic disorder.

== Diagnosis ==
The diagnosis of infantile cortical hyperostosis is usually made based on the clinical symptoms and physical examination. Imaging studies such as [[X-ray]]s or [[CT scan]]s may be used to confirm the diagnosis.

== Treatment ==
Treatment for infantile cortical hyperostosis is usually supportive, as the condition often resolves on its own. This may include pain management and physical therapy to maintain joint mobility and prevent contractures.

== Prognosis ==
The prognosis for infantile cortical hyperostosis is generally good. Most children with the condition recover completely with no lasting effects. However, in severe cases, there may be permanent deformity or functional impairment.

== See also ==
* [[Osteitis]]
* [[Hyperostosis]]
* [[Pediatrics]]

== References ==
<references />

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