Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9193944 | Journal of Clinical Neuroscience | 2005 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Retinal hemorrhages have long been linked with child abuse and, in particular, the “shaken baby/shaking-impact” syndrome. However, the presence of retinal hemorrhages is neither necessary nor sufficient for the diagnosis of child abuse. Additionally, retinal hemorrhages are also associated with an ever-expanding list of conditions, each of which carries important implications for patients and their families. To correctly interpret a patient's retinal hemorrhages, the physician requires a broad knowledge base, including of child abuse, the “shaken baby/shaking-impact” syndrome, the differential diagnosis of retinal hemorrhages and the types of retinal hemorrhage and their diagnostic implications. We review the literature regarding types of retinal hemorrhage and their associated etiologies.
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Authors
Henry E. MD, Faris R. MD, Rahul MD, Michael L. MD, PhD,