A forensic science approach to a starved child.
A 19-month-old, 3.6-kg (8-lb) female child dies after a protracted course. The child was premature and suffered a stormy perinatal and postnatal period. When there is underlying disease or a condition potentially sufficient in and of itself to result in a "starved child," isolation of the results of potential neglect presents particular difficulties. The approach to the resolution of this question will be addressed.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002649:Child Abuse; D004314:Down Syndrome / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D005554:Forensic Medicine / Q000379:methods; D006708:Homicide; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D012127:Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / Q000150:complications; D013217:Starvation / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*