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Abusive head trauma: neuroimaging mimics and diagnostic complexities.

Jai Sidpra¹, Sahil Chhabda², Adam J Oates³

¹University College London Medical School, London, UK.

Pediatric Radiology

|May 17, 2021

Summary

Abusive head trauma (AHT) causes many childhood deaths. Neuroimaging is key for diagnosis, but mimics can lead to misdiagnosis, necessitating a clear diagnostic framework for abusive head trauma.

Keywords:

Abusive head trauma Brain Child abuse Children Computed tomography Infants Magnetic resonance imaging Mimics Non-accidental injury Shaken baby syndrome Traumatic brain injury

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Area of Science:

Pediatric neurosurgery
Child abuse diagnostics
Forensic neuropathology

Background:

Abusive head trauma (AHT) is a leading cause of death in children under puberty.
Neuroimaging is crucial for diagnosing AHT due to varied presentations and unclear injury mechanisms.
Numerous conditions can mimic AHT's clinical and imaging findings, complicating diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a framework for diagnosing abusive head trauma (AHT) using neuroimaging.
To review the literature and present illustrative cases of AHT.

Main Methods:

Exhaustive literature review on AHT diagnosis and neuroimaging.
Analysis of illustrative clinical cases from institutional experience.

Main Results:

AHT diagnosis is challenging due to non-specific presentations and lack of pathognomonic imaging patterns.
Misdiagnosis of AHT has severe repercussions for affected children.
A structured approach is needed to differentiate AHT from other conditions.

Conclusions:

A comprehensive framework is essential for accurate neuroimaging interpretation in suspected abusive head trauma (AHT).
Distinguishing AHT from mimics requires careful consideration of clinical and imaging data.
Improved diagnostic criteria and frameworks can mitigate misdiagnosis and its consequences.