CASE REPORTS Domestic violence: the shaken adult syndrome
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A case of domestic violence is reported. The patient presented with the triad of injuries associated with the shaking of infants: retinal haemorrhages, subdural haematoma, and patterned bruising; this has been described as the shaken adult syndrome. This case report reflects the diYculties in diagnosing domestic violence in the accident and emergency setting. (J Accid Emerg Med 2000;17:138–139)
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Domestic violence: the shaken adult syndrome.
A case of domestic violence is reported. The patient presented with the triad of injuries associated with the shaking of infants: retinal haemorrhages, subdural haematoma, and patterned bruising; this has been described as the shaken adult syndrome. This case report reflects the difficulties in diagnosing domestic violence in the accident and emergency setting.
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