Radiological features of non-accidental injury.
Non-accidental injury is not uncommonly met in clinical practice. One should be aware of its presentation, the radiographic signs suspicious of abuse and the appropriate further imaging assessment to confirm or refute the diagnosis. Erroneous diagnosis can have grave consequences.
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Bristol Royal Hospital for Sick Children.
D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011859:Radiography