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What is the likely cause of the extensive burns observed on the child's buttocks, legs, and feet?
What is the likely cause of the extensive burns observed on the child's buttocks, legs, and feet?
Which injury is most indicative of physical abuse in a child?
Which injury is most indicative of physical abuse in a child?
What does the presence of a large, open wound in a child's anus most likely suggest?
What does the presence of a large, open wound in a child's anus most likely suggest?
What feature would most be expected in a child who has sustained an adult bite mark on their face?
What feature would most be expected in a child who has sustained an adult bite mark on their face?
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Which of these findings is most suggestive of a severe intracranial injury in a child?
Which of these findings is most suggestive of a severe intracranial injury in a child?
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What does the image of multiple fingertip bruises on an infant indicate?
What does the image of multiple fingertip bruises on an infant indicate?
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What does tearing of the frenulum of the upper lip typically suggest?
What does tearing of the frenulum of the upper lip typically suggest?
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A fractured skull in a child is usually associated with which of the following?
A fractured skull in a child is usually associated with which of the following?
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Study Notes
Child Abuse & Infanticide
- Multiple fingertip bruises on a child's chest and abdomen, often present when a child is left with a babysitter, is a sign of abuse.
- The child's death may occur during hospital admission.
- Tearing of the frenulum of the upper lip is a classic injury from a tangential slap across the mouth.
- Adult bite marks are present on the face of abused children.
- Injuries can lead to fractured skulls and subdural hemorrhages.
- Images show internal injuries like a dark liquid inside the skull cavity, indicative of a serious injury.
- Other images show various injuries on the body, including burns, lacerations, and bruises.
- Images of X-rays display skeletal fractures, suggesting trauma.
- Severe skin injuries and ulceration can be visible.
- The presentation of a macerated stillbirth with a dark umbilical cord is visually detailed.
- Fetal maceration, with skin discoloration and slippage, a darkened umbilical cord stump, is a symptom of in utero death.
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Test your knowledge on the signs and impacts of child abuse and infanticide. This quiz covers various injuries, indicators of abuse, and the tragic consequences these actions can have on children. Learn about the medical evidence that can signify abuse and the critical signs of danger in vulnerable children.
