Neuroimaging in non-accidental head injury: if, when, why and how.
Non-accidental head injury (NAHI) in infants is an important but difficult topic. To miss or misdiagnose NAHI potentially has important consequences. The evidence base upon which to base decisions is limited but growing. This article aims to summarise current literature and thinking in this difficult area.
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Department of Neuroradiology, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, UK. neil.stoodley@north-bristol.swest.nhs.uk
D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D006408:Hematoma, Subdural / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D020300:Intracranial Hemorrhages / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods