Neuroimaging in non-accidental head injury: if, when, why and how

Clin Radiol. 2005 Jan;60(1):22-30. doi: 10.1016/j.crad.2004.06.023.

Abstract

Non-accidental head injury (NAHI) in infants is an important but difficult topic. To miss or misdiagnose NAHI potentially has important consequences. The evidence base upon which to base decisions is limited but growing. This article aims to summarise current literature and thinking in this difficult area.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child Abuse / diagnosis*
  • Craniocerebral Trauma / diagnostic imaging
  • Craniocerebral Trauma / pathology*
  • Hematoma, Subdural / diagnostic imaging
  • Hematoma, Subdural / pathology
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Hemorrhages / diagnostic imaging
  • Intracranial Hemorrhages / pathology
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Skull Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Skull Fractures / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods