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Child Abuse: Medical Diagnosis & Management (3rd Edition)
Edited by
Robert M. Reece, MD, FAAP;
Robert M. Reece, MD, FAAP
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Cindy Christian, MD, FAAP
Cindy Christian, MD, FAAP
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American Academy of Pediatrics
ISBN electronic:
978-1-58110-514-8
ISBN print:
978-1-58110-208-6
Publication date:
January 2008
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The 3rd edition offers a practical, objective, evidence-based guide to the medical diagnosis, and management of child abuse. The previous two editions of Child Abuse: Medical Diagnosis & Management were recognized as one of the leading sources of information on diagnosing and treating child abuse. Written and edited by a vast array of the world’s leading experts on child abuse and neglect, the new 3rd edition of Child Abuse: Medical Diagnosis & Management clearly explains the signs, symptoms, and injuries of the abused child. Features more than 250 illustrations and a wealth of medical, surgical, radiographic, and laboratory information. New chapters include: Epidemiology of maltreatment, Abusive head trauma, Interviewing of child victims, Adolescent sexual assault
Child Abuse: Medical Diagnosis & Management
Edited by: Robert M. Reece, MD, FAAP, Cindy Christian, MD, FAAP
https://doi.org/10.1542/9781581105148
ISBN (print): 978-1-58110-208-6
ISBN (electronic): 978-1-58110-514-8
Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: 2008
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Table of Contents
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Introduction: The Evolution of Child Abuse Researchp1-18ByHeather T. Keenan;Heather T. KeenanDepartment of Pediatrics, University of UtahSearch for other works by this author on:John M. LeventhalJohn M. LeventhalYale University School of Medicine Child Abuse Programs, Yale-New Haven Children’s HospitalSearch for other works by this author on:
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Cutaneous Manifestations of Child Abusep19-51ByCarole Jenny;Carole JennyChild Protection Program, Hasbro Children’s Hospital Department of Pediatrics, Brown University School of MedicineSearch for other works by this author on:Robert M. ReeceRobert M. ReeceChild Protection Program, The Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center Tufts University School of MedicineSearch for other works by this author on:
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Head Traumap53-119ByLucy Rorke-Adams;Lucy Rorke-AdamsUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Medicine The Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaSearch for other works by this author on:Christine-Ann Duhaime;Christine-Ann DuhaimeChildren’s Hospital at Dartmouth Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical CenterSearch for other works by this author on:Carole Jenny;Carole JennyBrown University School of Medicine Child Protection Program, Hasbro Children’s HospitalSearch for other works by this author on:Wilbur L. SmithWilbur L. SmithDepartment of Radiology Wayne State UniversitySearch for other works by this author on:
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Skeletal Manifestations of Child Abusep121-165ByDaniel R. Cooperman;Daniel R. CoopermanCase Western Reserve University School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, MetroHealth Medical Center and Rainbow Babies and Childrens HospitalSearch for other works by this author on:David F. MertenDavid F. MertenUniversity of North Carolina School of MedicineSearch for other works by this author on:
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Visceral Manifestations of Child Physical Abusep167-187ByMichael L. Nance;Michael L. NanceUniversity of Pennsylvania Pediatric Trauma Program, The Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaSearch for other works by this author on:Arthur CooperArthur CooperColumbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons Trauma & Pediatric Surgical Services, Harlem Hospital CenterSearch for other works by this author on:
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Maxillofacial, Neck, and Dental Manifestations of Child Abusep189-209ByCindy W. Christian;Cindy W. ChristianDepartment of Pediatrics, The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Codirector, Safe Place, The Center for Child Protection and Health, The Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaSearch for other works by this author on:Lynn Douglas MoudenLynn Douglas MoudenUniversity of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry University of Tennessee College of Dentistry Office of Oral Health, Arkansas Department of HealthSearch for other works by this author on:
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Ocular Manifestations of Child Abusep211-225ByAlex V. Levin;Alex V. LevinDepartment of Ophthalmology The Hospital for Sick Children University of TorontoSearch for other works by this author on:Yair MoradYair MoradDepartment of Ophthalmology Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Tel Aviv UniversitySearch for other works by this author on:
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Conditions Mistaken for Child Physical Abusep227-255ByKent Hymel;Kent HymelChild Abuse Advocacy and Protection Program Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical CenterSearch for other works by this author on:Stephen BoosStephen BoosPediatric Forensic Assessment Consultation Team, Inodva Fairfax Hospital for ChildrenSearch for other works by this author on:
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Interviewing the Prepubertal Child for Possible Sexual Abusep257-268ByKathleen Coulborn FallerKathleen Coulborn FallerFamily Assessment Clinic School of Social Work University of MichiganSearch for other works by this author on:
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Medical Aspects of Prepubertal Sexual Abusep269-319ByMartin A. FinkelMartin A. FinkelCARES (Child Abuse Research Education & Service) Institute University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Osteopathic MedicineSearch for other works by this author on:
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Medical Management of the Adolescent Sexual Abuse/Assault Victimp321-341ByHeather Littleton;Heather LittletonDepartment of Psychology Sam Houston State UniversitySearch for other works by this author on:Abbey BerensonAbbey BerensonCenter for Interdisciplinary Research in Women’s Health, University of Texas Medical BranchSearch for other works by this author on:
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Sexually Transmitted Infections in Child Sexual Abusep343-376ByAllan R. DeJongAllan R. DeJongChildren At Risk Evaluation (CARE) Program Alfred I Du Pont Hospital for ChildrenSearch for other works by this author on:
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The Role of Forensic Materials in Sexual Abuse and Assaultp377-387ByKathi Makoroff;Kathi MakoroffMayerson Center for Safe and Healthy Children, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of MedicineSearch for other works by this author on:Melissa Desai;Melissa DesaiThe Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaSearch for other works by this author on:Elizabeth BenzingerElizabeth BenzingerOhio Bureau of Criminal Identification and InvestigationSearch for other works by this author on:
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Conditions Mistaken for Child Sexual Abusep389-425ByNancy D. Kellogg;Nancy D. KelloggChild Safe University of Texas Health Sciences CenterSearch for other works by this author on:Lori FrasierLori FrasierMedical Director, Child Protection Team Center for Safe and Healthy Children Primary Children’s HospitalSearch for other works by this author on:
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Child Neglectp427-463ByHoward Dubowitz;Howard DubowitzDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Maryland School of Medicine Division of Child Protection, University of Maryland HospitalSearch for other works by this author on:Maureen M. BlackMaureen M. BlackDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Maryland School of Medicine Growth and Nutrition, University of Maryland Medical SystemSearch for other works by this author on:
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Failure to Thrivep465-511ByDeborah A. Frank;Deborah A. FrankGrow Clinic, Department of Pediatrics, Boston Medical Center Department of Pediatrics, Boston University School of MedicineSearch for other works by this author on:Stephanie Blenner;Stephanie BlennerGrow Clinic, Department of Pediatrics, Boston Medical CenterSearch for other works by this author on:MaryAnn B. Wilbur;MaryAnn B. WilburGrow Clinic, Department of Pediatrics, Boston Medical CenterSearch for other works by this author on:Maureen M. Black;Maureen M. BlackDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Maryland School of MedicineSearch for other works by this author on:Dennis DrotarDennis DrotarDepartment of Pediatrics, Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineSearch for other works by this author on:
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Munchausen Syndrome by Proxyp513-547ByDonna Andrea RosenbergDonna Andrea RosenbergDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Colorado Medical CenterSearch for other works by this author on:
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Child Abuse by Poisoningp549-599ByFrederick M. Henretig;Frederick M. HenretigSection of Clinical Toxicology The Childen’s Hospital of Philadelphia The Poison Control CenterSearch for other works by this author on:Robert Paschall;Robert PaschallChild Protection Program Washington University in St Louis School of MedicineSearch for other works by this author on:Marcella M. Donaruma-KwohMarcella M. Donaruma-KwohSection of Emergency Medicine Baylor College of MedicineSearch for other works by this author on:
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Immersion Injury in Child Abuse and Neglectp601-615ByKenneth W. FeldmanKenneth W. FeldmanUniversity of Washington School of Medicine Child Protection Team, Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical CenterSearch for other works by this author on:
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Unusual Manifestations of Child Abusep617-636ByRebecca R. S. Socolar;Rebecca R. S. SocolarDepartments of Pediatrics and Social Medicine, University of North Carolina School of Medicine at Chapel Hill University of North Carolina HospitalsSearch for other works by this author on:Desmond K. RunyanDesmond K. RunyanDepartment of Social Medicine, The University of North Carolina at Chapel HillSearch for other works by this author on:
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Pathology of Fatal Abusep637-709ByTom Andrew;Tom AndrewDartmouth Medical College State of New Hampshire Medical Examiner’s OfficeSearch for other works by this author on:Jordan GreenbaumJordan GreenbaumChild Protection Center Children’s Healthcare of AtlantaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Fatal Child Abusep711-753ByHenry F. Krous;Henry F. KrousDepartment of Pathology, Children’s Hospital-San Diego Department of Pathology, University of California at San DiegoSearch for other works by this author on:Roger W. ByardRoger W. ByardDepartment of Pathology, University of AdelaideSearch for other works by this author on:
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Photodocumentation and Other Technologiesp755-792ByLawrence R. Ricci;Lawrence R. RicciThe Spurwink Child Abuse Program Department of Pediatrics, University of Vermont College of MedicineSearch for other works by this author on:Robert A. ShapiroRobert A. ShapiroCincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center University of Cincinnati School of MedicineSearch for other works by this author on:
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Neurobiology and the Long-term Effects of Early Abuse and Neglectp793-811ByJohn StirlingJohn StirlingSanta Clara Valley Medical CenterSearch for other works by this author on:
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Legal Aspects of Child Abusep813-851ByJohn E. B. MyersJohn E. B. MyersUniversity of the Pacific McGeorge School of LawSearch for other works by this author on:
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Medical and Psychological Sequelae of Child Abuse and Neglectp853-875ByDavid Rubin;David RubinUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Safe Place: The Center for Child Protection and Health, Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaSearch for other works by this author on:James A. Feinstein;James A. FeinsteinChildren’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaSearch for other works by this author on:Carol D. BerkowitzCarol D. BerkowitzDepartment of Pediatrics, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLASearch for other works by this author on:
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