title: Imaging of child abuse.
abstract: Diagnostic imaging plays a fundamental role in the evaluation of suspected physical abuse. Judicious application of modern imaging techniques to cases of suspected abuse aids in early and accurate diagnosis, leading to appropriate measures to protect all family members at risk of serious injury.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, USA.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Nimkin
authors.forename: P K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Kleinman
mesh_terms: D002649:Child Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed