The bruised premobile infant: should you evaluate further?
Three premobile infants with unexplained bruising are described. Although, they were asymptomatic otherwise, evaluation led to the recognition of inflicted rib fractures in two and hemophilia A in one. Although such bruises are inconsequential themselves, they may provide the opportunity to recognize serious problems before major injury or morbidity occurs.
Feldman
Kenneth W
KW
Department of Pediatrics, General Pediatric Division, University of Washington School of Medicine, Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA. kfeldman@u.washington.edu
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D017028:Caregivers; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003288:Contusions / Q000209:etiology*; D006467:Hemophilia A / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D010502:Perineum / Q000293:injuries; D012253:Rib Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology