title: Neuroimaging in non-accidental head injury in children: an important element of assessment.
abstract: Head injury from physical abuse is unfortunately a common occurrence in our society. It is a major cause of mortality and long-term physical and psychological disability in children. Diagnosis of non-accidental head injury may be difficult, as most infants present with non-specific clinical findings and without external signs of trauma. Neuroimaging plays a fundamental role both for medical management and medicolegal aspects of child abuse. It is therefore imperative for the radiologist to promptly recognise the radiological findings of various forms of non-accidental head injury to render a more accurate opinion. A standardised imaging protocol and good communication between professionals are essential for optimum management.
authors: Department of Paediatric Radiology, Sheffield Children's Hospital, Sheffield, UK. docmeethu@yahoo.com
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Rajaram
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Batty
authors: C D C
authors: CD
authors: Rittey
authors: P D
authors: PD
authors: Griffiths
authors: D J A
authors: DJ
authors: Connolly
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D006408:Hematoma, Subdural / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods