A Case of Infantile Cortical Hyperostosis

ABSTRACT

Infantile cortical hyperostosis occurs in the first few months of life, and is characterized by irritability, fever, soft tissue swelling and radiological evidence of a periosteal reaction, particularly of the mandible. It's cause is unknown. The disease has been reported over 130 cases worldwidely, with only 2 cases in Korea sofar. Recently we experienced a case of infantile cortical hyperostosis. The patient was 2-month-old female who complained of fever, irritability, tender swellinb of left forearm and both lower legs. The diagnosis was established by radiological findings that showed marked periosteal new bone formation on the mandible, left radius and ulnar, and both tibiae. The brief review of literature was made.