Domestic violence: the shaken adult syndrome.
A case of domestic violence is reported. The patient presented with the triad of injuries associated with the shaking of infants: retinal haemorrhages, subdural haematoma, and patterned bruising; this has been described as the shaken adult syndrome. This case report reflects the difficulties in diagnosing domestic violence in the accident and emergency setting.
Carrigan
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Accident and Emergency Department, Dewsbury District Hospital.
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Barnes
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D000328:Adult; D003288:Contusions / Q000209:etiology; D017579:Domestic Violence; D005260:Female; D006408:Hematoma, Subdural / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D012166:Retinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology