184 pages, 60 images, 21 contributors
This pocket-sized reference serves as a valuable reference for medical and legal investigations of possible cases of abusive head trauma to ensure that no possibility is ignored and that children receive appropriate care for their specific circumstance. In cases of abuse, this volume will serve as a guideline for ruling out alternative possibilities and commencing the trial and treatment of child abuse cases.
This guide is supplemented by full-color, high-quality radiologic images and photos taken in physical examinations. These photos serve as an illustrative point of reference for investigators.
Table of Content
Introduction
Biomechanics of AHT
Outcomes of AHT
Medical Mimics of Abusive Head Trauma
Chapter 1. Birth Trauma
Chapter 2. Congenital Malformations
Chapter 3. Benign Extraaxial Fluid of Infancy
Chapter 4. Genetic and Metabolic Disorders
Chapter 5. Hematological Disease and Disorders of Coagulation and Clotting
Chapter 6. Autoimmune and Vasculitic Conditions
Chapter 7. Medical and Surgical Complications With Resultant Intracranial Hemorrhages
Chapter 8. Infectious Diseases
Chapter 9. Oncologic Mimics
Chapter 10. Superior Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis
Chapter 11. Toxins, Poisons, and Nutritional Deficiencies
Chapter 12. Short Falls
Chapter 13. Motor Vehicle Collisions
Chapter 14. Mimics of Abusive Fractures
About the author
Francois Maurice Luyet, a board certified Pediatrician. After graduating from University of Geneva Medical School, he completed his residency at Montreal Children’s Hospital in 1975.
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