Recognizing Child Abuse in Radiology

This book is both a personal review of experience in the diagnosis of child abuse and its differential diagnosis, intended to instruct beginners, and a reliable source of information for the more experienced health care provider. Emphasis is placed on normal findings that simulate abuse, true and fa...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Oestreich, Alan E., Caré, Marguerite M. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2017, 2017
Edition:1st ed. 2017
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Plain images
  • Ultrasound, CT, MR, Nuclear Imaging, PET
  • Rule out alternate diagnosis
  • Neuroradiology
  • Abdominal Thoracic, and subcutaneous abnormalities
  • Beyond the images
  • Contra the zealous abuse deniers
  • Documenting concern for abuse
  • Importance and role of non-radiologist child abuse team
  • Conclusion