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cortical hyperostosis — Definition
kortikal hiperostoz / cortical hyperostosis
Cortical hyperostose is a disease characterized by abnormal thickening of the bones in the cortical layer (in the harsh part of the head). Caffey disease, usually seen infantile period (infantile cortical hyperostose) is associated with symptoms such as soft tissue swelling, irritability and fever. Radially, periosteal new bone formation and cortisal thickening are monitored in affected bones. This condition is usually self-flated, but it can rarely lead to permanent deformities.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What is kortikal hiperostoz?
kortikal hiperostoz; cortical hyperostose is a disease characterized by abnormal thickening of the bones in the cortical layer (in the harsh part of the head). Caffey disease, usually seen infantile period (infantile cortical hyperostose) is associated with symptoms such as soft tissue swelling, irritability and fever. Radially, periosteal new bone formation and cortisal thickening are monitored in affected bones. This condition is usually self-flated, but it can rarely lead to permanent deformities.
❓ What is cortical hyperostosis in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "cortical hyperostosis" is kortikal hiperostoz.
❓ Which medical field is kortikal hiperostoz related to?
This term belongs to the Diseases category.