Presentation
Swelling and redness in the leg.
Patient Data
Age: Six months
From the case:
Caffey disease
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Periosteal reaction along the left tibia, sparing the metaphyses.
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The previously identified periosteal reaction progressed into a lamellated periosteal reaction along the entire shaft of tibia sparing the metaphyses.
Case Discussion
A diagnosis of infantile cortical hyperostosis (Caffey disease) was made considering the age group and the radiographic picture.
Child was followed up for 3 months with analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs. The clinical signs and symptoms resolved gradually.
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