Radiographic,haematological, and biochemical findings in a fetus with Caffey disease |
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| Authors: | B Lécolier G Bercau M Gonzalés R Afriat D Rambaud N Mulliez S De Kermadec |
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| Institution: | 1. Laboratoire de Biologie Foetale, Hǒpital Notre-Dame de Bon-Secours, 75014 Paris, France;2. Service de Gynécologie-Obstétrique et Centre de Diagnostic Prénatal, Hǒpital Notre-Dame de Bon-Secours, 75014 Paris, France;3. Service de Foetopathologie, Hôpital Saint-Antoine, 75012, Paris, France |
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| Abstract: | An early case of prenatal Caffey disease is reported. Ultrasound examination performed at 20 weeks showed major angulations of long bones, but both ultrasound scan and X-rays failed to make the differential diagnosis between Caffey disease and lethal osteogenesis imperfecta. A cordocentesis allowed us to find important biological abnormalities. The pregnancy was terminated after the rapid development of hydrops fetalis. The definitive diagnosis of Caffey disease was obtained by special X-ray and pathological study. |
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| Keywords: | Caffey disease Prenatal diagnosis Cordocentesis Biological syndrome |
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