Ocular manifestations of child abuse.
Certain ophthalmic signs have great significance in the diagnosis of child abuse. As Eisenbrey has stated, "unexplained retinal hemorrhages in children under three without external evidence of head injury should be considered diagnostic of child abuse until proven otherwise." While no one single ocular manifestation is pathognomic of child abuse, ocular examination can provide significant and compelling information which can aid in its diagnosis.
Andrews
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AP
Ophthalmology Pennsylvania State University Hospital, USA.
D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Q000009:adverse effects; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000517:prevention & control; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D012166:Retinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology