Metaphyseal and Rib Fractures in Child Abuse
Metaphyseal and Rib Fractures in Child Abuse
Metaphyseal and Rib Fractures in Child Abuse
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Jeremy Tucker, HMS IV<br />
Gillian Lieberman, MD<br />
Conclusion based on<br />
Radiology F<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>gs:<br />
•Classic metaphyseal lesions NOT consistent with story<br />
of patient fall<strong>in</strong>g off bed<br />
•Heal<strong>in</strong>g of old fractures NOT consistent with story of<br />
patient fall<strong>in</strong>g off bed<br />
•Both quality <strong>and</strong> long-st<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g nature of fractures gave<br />
radiologists a high suspicion of child abuse <strong>in</strong> case of<br />
this 5 month old girl.<br />
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