TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2021//
TI  - Differential diagnosis between child abuse and infantile cortical hyperostosis: a case report and literature review
JO  - International journal of environmental research and public health
A1  - Lee, Du-Yeon
A1  - Kim, Woo-Jong
A1  - Kim, Byungsung
A1  - Nho, Jae-Hwi
A1  - Hong, Chang-Hwa
A1  - Lee, Sang-Mi
A1  - Yoo, Ik-Dong
A1  - Lee, Changeui
A1  - Jung, Ki-Jin
SP  - e12269
EP  - e12269
VL  - 18
IS  - 22
N2  - Child abuse is a major public health problem that can lead to critical consequences for the child and family. However, early identification of abuse may be difficult. An 8-month-old boy presented with extensive periosteal reaction in both upper and lower long bones. There was no specific history of injury. Caffey disease was initially considered as the diagnosis because the patient displayed fever and hyperostosis of multiple bones with elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rates and C-reactive protein and alkaline phosphatase levels. However, we suspected child abuse based on the clinical and radiological features. We eventually found out that the child had been injured through child abuse and were able to treat him. We report this case because child abuse cases may be confused with Caffey disease. This case report can, therefore, help distinguish between Caffey disease and child abuse.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1661-7827
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182212269
ID  - ref1
ER  -