Mistakes in diagnosing non-accidental injury: 10 years' experience

摘要: Fifty children who were referred to the child abuse team in Leeds over 10 years 1976-86 with suspected non-accidental injury found have conditions which mimicked injury. These included impetigo (nine children) and blue spots (five children). Five presented multiple bruising had haemostatic disorders. Eight disorders of bone. been previously abused physically. Four showed evidence neglect. One as well condition mimicking abuse. It is emphasised that when a sensitive thorough assessment should be carried out by paediatrician experienced this.