The Eyes Have It: How Critical are Ophthalmic Findings to the Diagnosis of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma?
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DOI: 10.1080/08820538.2022.2152712
Abstract: ABSTRACT Pediatric abusive head trauma (AHT), still colloquially known as shaken baby syndrome, is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among infants. Controversy has grown surrounding this diagnosis, and the specificity of the clinical… read more here.
Keywords: diagnosis; head trauma; pediatric abusive; abusive head ... See more keywords
Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma: A Systematic Review
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DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11040734
Abstract: Abusive head trauma (AHT) represents a commonly misdiagnosed condition. In fact, there is no pathognomonic sign that allows the diagnosis in children. Therefore, it is such an important medico-legal challenge to evaluate reliable diagnostic tools.… read more here.
Keywords: pediatric abusive; systematic review; head trauma; abusive head ... See more keywords