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Inflicted neuro-trauma in infancy.

Bipin Jose¹, Naveen Sankhyan, Ravindra Arya

¹Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110 029, India.

Indian Journal of Pediatrics

|January 22, 2010

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Child abuse can cause severe brain injuries in infants, including extradural hemorrhage. Promptly suspecting non-accidental trauma is crucial for diagnosis and intervention in infants with unexplained symptoms.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Neurology
Child Abuse Pediatrics
Forensic Pathology

Background:

Non-accidental inflicted neuro-trauma, or abusive head trauma, is a significant concern in infant healthcare.
Early recognition is critical for timely intervention and improved outcomes.
Infants present unique diagnostic challenges due to their inability to communicate symptoms.

Observation:

Two infant cases of non-accidental inflicted neuro-trauma are presented.
Case 1: Sudden lethargy, respiratory distress, and seizures with bilateral retinal and extradural hemorrhages.
Case 2: Seizures and impaired visual fixation, later diagnosed with retinal, subdural, and intraparenchymal hemorrhages.

Findings:

The study highlights the association between unexplained seizures, respiratory difficulty, and lethargy in infants with inflicted neuro-trauma.
Retinal hemorrhages and subdural hematomas are common findings in abusive head trauma.
The occurrence of extradural hemorrhage in this context is noted as unusual.

Implications:

Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for child abuse in infants presenting with sudden unresponsiveness, seizures, or respiratory distress.
Awareness of the diverse clinical presentations, including rare findings like extradural hemorrhage, is essential for accurate diagnosis.
Early identification and intervention are vital to prevent further harm and improve the prognosis for affected infants.