Physical Findings

Stop & Think

Lab and X-Ray

Differential Diagnosis

The Disease

Treatment

Conclusions

Quiz & Evaluation

The Radiologist can often be very helpful. Full X-Ray series Extremities Trunk Head The problem is only about 10% of child abuse cases have X-Ray findings.
Osteologic findings may be important in determining injury and cause of death in burial and decomposed remains. This problem is not new. Archaeologic remains show evidence highly suggestive of child abuse.

We've heard about the "shaken baby syndrome," what is this?                               Back