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Diffusion-weighted MRI in shaken baby syndrome

Authors: Yu-Leung Chan, Winnie C. W. Chu, Gary W. K. Wong, David K. W. Yeung

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 8/2003

Abstract

We present the characteristic CT and MRI findings of a 2-month-old girl with shaken baby syndrome. Diffusion-weighted MR imaging performed 8 days after the insult established the presence of injury to the white matter in the corpus callosum and subcortical white matter in the temporo-occipito-parietal region. Diffusion-weighted MR imaging is valuable in the diagnostic work-up of suspected shaken baby syndrome, as injury to the white matter can be demonstrated days after the injury.

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Title: Diffusion-weighted MRI in shaken baby syndrome
Authors: Yu-Leung Chan
Winnie C. W. Chu
Gary W. K. Wong
David K. W. Yeung
Publication date: 01-08-2003
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Pediatric Radiology / Issue 8/2003
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-003-0949-y

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