Infantile cortical hyperostosis with raised immunoglobulins.

Vitamin E deficiency and thrombocytosis in Caffey's disease.

An infant is described who presented with ptosis and periorbital oedema and was found to have infantile cortical hyperostosis with thrombocytosis, raised IgM, and vitamin E deficiency.

Aortic valve mass and sudden blindness.

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Infantile cortical hyperostosis (Caffey's disease): a case report.

An infant in hospital unexpectedly developed infantile cortical hyperostosis (Caffey's disease) while under-going treatment for an unrelated illness. The presentation of the disease was classic and there was marked thrombocytosis. The aetiological possibilities are discussed.

Raised immunoglobulin levels and thrombocytosis in infantile cortical hyperostosis.

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A case for diagnosis with a note on infantile cortical hyperostosis (Caffey's syndrome).