Comparison of radiographic and radionuclide skeletal surveys in battered children

Journal Article · Tue Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1983 · South. Med. J.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00007611-198302000-00017· OSTI ID:5850771

Pickett, W J; Faleski, E J; Chacko, A; Jarrett, R V

A review of 13 cases of suspected child abuse in which radionuclide (RN) scans, radiographic skeletal surveys, and sufficient follow-up were available showed that the RN scans were insensitive, even though fractures were more than 48 hours old at the time of the scan. Frequently missed lesions included skull and extremity fractures. Furthermore, soft tissue and visceral abnormalities that were identified on radiographic examination went undetected on RN scan. We conclude that, although the RN scan may augment the radiographic examination, it should not be used alone to screen for the battered child.

• Research Organization: Tripler Medical Center, Hawaii
• OSTI ID: 5850771
• Journal Information: South. Med. J.; (United States), Vol. 76:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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