PRANATALE DIAGNOSESTELLUNG BEI CAFFEY'SCHER ERKRANKUNG (INFANTILE KORTIKALE HYPEROSTOSE)

Translated title of the contribution: Prenatal diagnosis of Caffey's disease (infantile cortical hyperostosis)

R. Langer, H. J. Kaufmann

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Abstract

Report of the 10th case of infantile cortical hyperostosis (ICH), diagnosed in utero. Because of a hydramnion noted in the 29th week of gestation, a 38 year old pregnant women was admitted to hospital. Ultrasound, radiographs of the unborn child and amniography were obtained. The radiographic and clinical signs of Caffey's disease are reviewed, and the literature, particularly reports on prenatal onset are analyzed. The present 'etiologic theories' are discussed.

Translated title of the contributionPrenatal diagnosis of Caffey's disease (infantile cortical hyperostosis)
Original languageGerman
Pages (from-to)473-476
Number of pages4
JournalKlinische Padiatrie
Volume197
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1985
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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