Abstract
In recent years there has been a worldwide increased awareness that children are physically abused by their carers. Radiologists play a vital role in the detection of inflicted injuries. This article reviews the skeletal imaging findings seen in child abuse.
MeSH terms
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Accidents
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Child
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Child Abuse / diagnosis*
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Child Abuse / prevention & control
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Child Abuse / statistics & numerical data*
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Diagnostic Imaging / methods*
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Fractures, Bone / diagnosis*
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Fractures, Bone / epidemiology*
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Fractures, Bone / prevention & control
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Humans
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Incidence
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Pediatrics / methods