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01-10-2016 | Original Article

Ophthalmologic Concerns in Abusive Head Trauma

Authors: Alex V. Levin, Francois M. Luyet, Barbara L. Knox

Published in: Journal of Family Violence | Issue 7/2016

Abstract

When Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) is suspected in a child, a dilated eye examination by an ophthalmologist is an essential part of the medical workup, as the presence and pattern of retinal hemorrhages can have a high positive predictive rate for abusive head injury. This article proposes to review the clinical presentation, pathophysiology, natural history, sequelae, and differential diagnosis of retinal hemorrhages and other ocular lesions associated with AHT.

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Title: Ophthalmologic Concerns in Abusive Head Trauma
Authors: Alex V. Levin
Francois M. Luyet
Barbara L. Knox
Publication date: 01-10-2016
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Family Violence / Issue 7/2016
Print ISSN: 0885-7482
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2851
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-016-9840-0

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