Cutaneous Manifestations of Child Abuse and Their Differential Diagnosis

Blunt Force Trauma
2013
ISBN: 978-3-642-29286-6
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 264 Seiten, HC runder Rücken kaschiert, Format (B × H): 183 mm x 260 mm, Gewicht: 729 g

The interpretation of skin lesions in children that may be due to abuse is often not straightforward, and many reports have been published on dermatological disorders and accidental injuries that were unjustly regarded as signs of child abuse. This book describes in detail the cutaneous manifestations of the physical abuse of children and devotes particular attention to differential diagnosis. Careful guidance is provided on the optimal evaluation of children presenting with findings potentially attributable to abuse. The numerous images and detailed background information will develop the ability of the reader to assess and interpret the clinical signs of abuse, and to distinguish these signs from other causes of injury, such as accidents and self-mutilation, and dermatological disorders. "Cutaneous Manifestations of Child Abuse" will be invaluable for pediatric dermatologists, pediatricians, forensic experts, and others who deal with the physical abuse of children.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bilo, Robert A. C.

Hobbs, Christopher J.

Oranje, Arnold P.

Shwayder, Tor

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Dermatologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

General Aspects Of Physical Abuse And Neglect.- Evaluating Suspicious Skin Findings In Children.- Blunt Force Trauma: Bruises.- Accidental Trauma.- Coagulation Disorders.- Dermatological Disorders And Artefacts.- Blunt Force Trauma: Other Cutaneous Manifestations.- Bitemarks.- Forensic Photography.