title: Masque ecchymotique. Specific or nonspecific indicator for abuse.
abstract: An unusual case of nonfatal asphyxia related to child abuse is presented. The clinical presentation and the investigation findings are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock 72205.
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Perrot
mesh_terms: D001237:Asphyxia / Q000473:pathology*; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003229:Conjunctival Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011693:Purpura / Q000473:pathology*; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D013398:Sudden Infant Death / Q000473:pathology*; D013577:Syndrome