Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 10, 2026
09:49
Assessing Changes in Synaptic Plasticity Using an Awake Closed-Head Injury Model of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Published on: January 20, 2023
Child abuse: inflicted traumatic brain injury
1Department of Pediatrics, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University,Varanasi (UP), India. drshalugupta@yahoo.co.in
Indian Pediatrics
|November 14, 2007
Summary
Inflicted traumatic brain injury in infants is often missed by clinicians. Recognizing this form of child abuse requires attention to clinical signs and family dynamics.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Neurology
- Forensic Medicine
Background:
- Inflicted traumatic brain injury (ITBI) is a severe form of child abuse.
- Diagnosis can be challenging, often requiring a high index of suspicion.
Observation:
- A case report of a one-year-old boy presenting with clinical and neuroimaging evidence of ITBI.
- The presentation highlights the subtle and easily overlooked signs of inflicted injury.
Findings:
- Clinical presentation and neuroimaging findings were consistent with ITBI.
- Delayed recognition contributed to the diagnostic challenge.
Implications:
- Emphasizes the need for increased clinician awareness regarding ITBI.
- Highlights the importance of considering the family environment and social context in diagnosing child abuse.
- Suggests a multidisciplinary approach for improved detection and management of ITBI.
Related Concept Videos
01:28Traumatic Brain Injury l: Introduction
DefinitionTraumatic brain injury, or TBI, is a disturbance of normal brain function induced by an external mechanical force, such as a direct blow to the head or a penetrating injury. It can affect both brain structure and function, producing a wide range of clinical outcomes. TBI is a heterogeneous condition, meaning its effects may differ based on the type, location, and severity of the injury.Basis of ClassificationTBI is classified based on severity, injury mechanism, or pathophysiology. In...
01:20Traumatic Memory
Emotionally traumatic events often lead to memories that are exceptionally vivid and enduring, sometimes persisting with remarkable clarity throughout an individual's life. A classic example of this phenomenon is a person who survives a car accident. Even years later, they may recall every detail of the event with startling accuracy — the screeching of the tires, the jarring impact, and the acrid smell of burning rubber. Such vividness contrasts sharply with how an individual remembers mundane...