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Segni clinici di maltrattamento fisico nel bambino, immagine per immagine
Evaluation of children with suspected physical abuse
Cozzi G, Amaddeo A, Da Lozzo P, Rabach I, Zanchi C, Norbedo S, Calligaris L, Barbi E, Poropat F.
Novembre 2023 - pagg. 589 -594 | DOI: 10.53126/MEB42589
Abstract
Unfortunately, physical abuse in children is a frequent condition. Paediatricians need to be aware and to know what signs are more frequently associated with this condition. Bruising, bone fractures, burns, retinal haemorrhages, subdural haematomas are associated with the presence of physical abuse and they should be searched for in front of suspected history. This article describes the clinical signs mostly associated with physical abuse in children and describes what features make these clinical signs highly suggestive of physical abuse. The images and figures will help the reader to contextualize the text.
Riassunto
Sfortunatamente, labuso fisico sui bambini θ una condizione frequente. I pediatri devono essere consapevoli e sapere quali sono i segni piω frequentemente associati a questa condizione. Contusioni, fratture ossee, ustioni, emorragie retiniche, ematomi subdurali sono associati alla presenza di abuso fisico e dovrebbero essere ricercati a fronte di un'anamnesi sospetta. Questo articolo descrive i segni clinici maggiormente associati all'abuso fisico nei bambini e descrive quali caratteristiche rendono questi segni clinici altamente suggestivi di abuso fisico. Le immagini e le figure aiuteranno il lettore a contestualizzare il testo.
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