Masque ecchymotique. Specific or nonspecific indicator for abuse.
An unusual case of nonfatal asphyxia related to child abuse is presented. The clinical presentation and the investigation findings are discussed.
Perrot
L J
LJ
Department of Pathology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock 72205.
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