3. My child has been diagnosed as having Infantile Cortical Hyperostosis. Should I be worried? No. Infantile Cortical Hyperostosis is a relatively mild condition and so far no fatalities have been reported. Therefore, there is no need to worry as such, but make sure that your child has regular check ups.
4. What are the complications of Infantile Cortical Hyperostosis? Complication are extremely rare and include deformities of the involved bones, inequalities in limb-length.
5. What other conditions mimic Infantile Cortical Hyperostosis? Differential diagnosis include
Osteomyelitis
Trauma
Hypervitaminosis A
Hyperphosphatemia
Scurvy