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Brogdon, B. G.; Shwayder, Tor; Elifritz, Jamie - Child Abuse and Its Mimics in Skin and Bone - 9781439855355 - V9781439855355
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Child Abuse and Its Mimics in Skin and Bone

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Description for Child Abuse and Its Mimics in Skin and Bone Num Pages: 216 pages, 313 black & white illustrations, 313 colour illustrations, 2 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFFE1; MJW; MMQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 262 x 180 x 16. Weight in Grams: 720.

Of all children reported to child protective services for suspected maltreatment in any form, the percentage of substantiated cases of actual physical abuse is quite small. There are a number of dermatological or radiologically demonstrable musculoskeletal lesions that have been, or could be mistaken for, intentional physical abuse by the inexperienced or untrained observer.


Child Abuse and Its Mimics in Skin and Bone

illustrates the classic manifestations of physical abuse by dermatological and radiological examination as a standard against which the mimickers of physical abuse can be compared. Beginning with a historical perspective on child abuse, the book ... Read more

Designed for a broad spectrum of individuals who may first encounter a possibly abused child, the book presents hundreds of photos—many in color—and examples collected by the authors over their years of experience in their respective fields. Where appropriate, the authors provide pertinent historical, physical, and laboratory information in support of the diagnosis.

With the combined insight of top experts in forensic radiology and dermatology, this volume enables clinicians and others confronted with cases involving these conditions to avoid a rush to judgment that could wreak havoc in a family and quite possibly delay needed treatment for an actual medical condition.

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Product Details

Publication date
2012
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Inc United States
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
Number of Pages
216
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Bosa Roca, United States
ISBN
9781439855355
SKU
V9781439855355
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1

About Brogdon, B. G.; Shwayder, Tor; Elifritz, Jamie
In his 60 years in radiology, B.G. Brogdon, MD, FACR, has pursued special interests in pediatric, musculoskeletal, and forensic radiology. A graduate of the University of Arkansas and its College of Medicine, his academic career has included faculty appointments at the University of Florida; radiologist in charge, Division of Diagnostic Radiology, Johns Hopkins; chair of the Department of Radiology at ... Read more

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