Monday, August 25, 2008

Child Abuse

Intentional injury

Dx:-
If Bruises:- PT ,BT,APTT
If physical abuse :- Xrays of bones in <2 yrs , at times may help even till 6 yrs of age.
Abdominal trauma:-Urine , Stool examination

DD:-
ITP
Coining
Impetigo
Insect bites

Fractures:Osteogenesis imperfecta
Scurvy
Syphillis

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