Infantile cortical hyperostosis

Object numberGCX.743
TitleInfantile cortical hyperostosis
DescriptionFemale age 3 months. Pain and tender swelling of right shoulder. A chest radiograph shows gross thickening due to new bone formation affecting the right clavicle. Similar, but less marked, changes can be seen in the left mandible. The appearances are those described by Caffey - his first syndrome - infantile cortical hyperostosis.
Production periodTwentieth century
Object nameShoulder
Object categoryX-ray
Dimensions
- Plates 1 Width: 19.5 cm
Height: 17.5 cm