Erschienen in:
01.01.2020 | Commentary
Rapid magnetic resonance imaging screening for abusive head trauma
verfasst von:
Maura E. Ryan
Erschienen in:
Pediatric Radiology
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Ausgabe 1/2020
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Excerpt
Abusive head trauma (AHT) is the most common cause of fatal head injury in children younger than 2 years [
1]. However, because clinical presentations of AHT are variable and accurate history is typically absent, assessment can be challenging and imaging is often crucial for diagnosis. Historically, CT has been the standard for initial evaluation, but the necessity of imaging must be weighed against concerns for radiation exposure in this vulnerable population, which could lead to underutilization of imaging in screening for AHT. …