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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Neurology
  • Forensic Medicine

Background:

  • Pediatric abusive head trauma (AHT) is a significant cause of severe brain injury in children.
  • Infant AHT cases are reported infrequently in Korea, making early diagnosis challenging.
  • This study examines recent infant AHT cases within a single institution.

Observation:

  • Four infant cases of AHT were diagnosed over two years, with a mean age of 7.2 months.
  • Patients presented with non-specific symptoms like seizures and respiratory arrest, often without a reported history of head trauma.
  • Ophthalmologic findings (retinal hemorrhages) and skeletal injuries (skull and extremity fractures) were noted in some cases.

Findings:

  • All infants required emergent neurosurgical intervention for acute subdural hemorrhages.
  • Outcomes were poor, with two deaths and two patients left in a vegetative state.
  • The study observed a recent increase in AHT frequency in Korea.

Implications:

  • Neurosurgeons and pediatricians must maintain a high index of suspicion for AHT in infants, even with minimal or no history of head trauma.
  • Timely diagnosis and intervention are critical, though outcomes remain grim.
  • Increased awareness and reporting are crucial for addressing the rising incidence of infant AHT in Korea.