Child abuse: inflicted traumatic brain injury.
We report a one year old boy with clinical and neuroimaging findings of inflicted traumatic brain injury. The clinicians often overlook this form of physical abuse. The family structure also plays an important role in neglecting this form of problem.
Gupta
Shalu
S
Department of Pediatrics, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University,Varanasi (UP), India. drshalugupta@yahoo.co.in
Kumar
Ashok
A
D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D013226:Status Epilepticus / Q000209:etiology