A systematic review of abusive visceral injuries in childhood--their range and recognition.
Maguire SA, Upadhyaya M, Evans A, Mann MK, Haroon MM, Tempest V, Lumb RC, Kemp AM.
Maguire SA, et al.
Child Abuse Negl. 2013 Jul;37(7):430-45. doi: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2012.10.009. Epub 2013 Jan 7.
Child Abuse Negl. 2013.
PMID: 23306146
Review.
Liver and pancreatic injuries were frequently recorded, with potential pancreatic pseudocyst formation. Abdominal bruising was absent in up to 80% of those with abdominal injuries, and co-existent injuries included fractures, burns and head injury. ...
Liver and pancreatic injuries were frequently recorded, with potential pancreatic pseudocyst formation. Abdominal bruising was …