Abstract
Child abuse and neglect is a serious clinical and socioeconomic problem that is sometimes underestimated. One of the most devastating forms is abusive head trauma. This review addresses the radiological workup in cases of suspected child abuse. The use of all modalities, and their advantages and disadvantages, is discussed. A special section is devoted to the radiological report in cases of child abuse, as a clinical record and a legal document.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 791-812 |
Number of pages | 22 |
Journal | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Abusive head trauma
- Imaging
- Neonatal child abuse