Spinal lesions in battered babies.
The case histories of five young children are presented to demonstrate the radiological appearances of trauma to the spine thought to be the result of maltreatment by either parent or guardian. Four of the children were admitted to hospital within a period of three years, all being under the age of two years.
D001497:Battered Child Syndrome; D002649:Child Abuse; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007738:Kyphosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*