Normal metaphyseal radiologic variants not to be confused with findings of infant abuse
Kleinman, Paul K. ; Belanger, Patricia L. ; Karellas, Andrew ; Spevak, Melissa R.
Kleinman, Paul K.
Belanger, Patricia L.
Karellas, Andrew
Spevak, Melissa R.
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1991-04-01
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Abstract
Postmortem high-detail skeletal radiography of 78 infants who died of the sudden infant death syndrome was performed during a 3-year period. Review of the studies reveals a variety of distinct radiologic variants that should not be confused with the metaphyseal injuries caused by infant abuse.
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AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1991 Apr;156(4):781-3.
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10.2214/ajr.156.4.2003446
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2003446