Shaken Baby Syndrome: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features in Abusive Head Trauma

Shaken Baby Syndrome: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features in Abusive Head Trauma

In the context of child abuse spectrum, abusive head trauma (AHT) represents the leading cause of fatal head injuries in children less than 2 years of age. Immature brain is characterized by high water content, partially myelinated neurons, and prominent subarachnoid space, thus being susceptible of...

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Main Authors: Gaia Cartocci, Vittorio Fineschi, Martina Padovano, Matteo Scopetti, Maria Camilla Rossi-Espagnet, Costanza Giannì
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Brain Sciences
Subjects:
abusive head trauma
neuroimaging
MRI
child
infant
shaking mechanism
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/11/2/179

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