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VISUAL DIAGNOSIS OF CHILD ABUSE Ryan Brown, MD, FAAP
Medical Director, Child Protection Committee
The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center
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FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES
I have no financial relationships to disclose
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BRUISING
MOST COMMON MANIFESTATIONS OF PHYSICAL ABUSE
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BRUISING
MOST COMMON MANIFESTATIONS OF CHILDHOOD
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BRUISING
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Wrist Ligatures
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Grab Marks
Note: Not all five fingers leave a mark!
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PETECHIAE
Petechiae are pinpoint hemorrhages (1-3 mm) in the skin, red, purple or brown, believed to arise from rupture of post capillary venules
May be caused by medical conditions or by elevated venous pressure1 (e.g. after severe coughing, vomiting, or strangulation) or by blunt force trauma
Bruises associated with petechiae are much more common in inflicted as opposed to accidental bruises.2,3
1 Bilo R, et al. Cutaneous Manifestations of Child Abuse. Berlin Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag; 2013
2 Nayak K, et al. Child Abuse Negl 2006; May;30(5):549-55.
3 Kemp AM, et al. Arch Dis Child 2014; Feb;99(2):108-13.
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SUBCONJUCTIVAL HEMORRHAGE
Subconjunctival hemorrhage, of “unknown” etiology, in the right eye of a 5 month old child. Note the bilateral periorbital petechiae. The child also had an occipital skull fracture. No retinal hemorrhages were noted on indirect ophthalmoscopy.
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HEMATOMA
Refers to a collection of blood forming a mass under the skin (or in another tissue) - like this subgaleal hematoma
Subgaleal hematomas often occur from traction forces on the scalp, but they may also result from direct impact.
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LOCATION - EARS
Studies of normal children reveal the ear is very rarely bruised: < 0.2 % of examinations
Ear bruising is associated with abuse in comparative studies
Kemp AM, et al. Arch Dis Child 2015; Jan 14;. Kemp AM, et al. Arch Dis Child 2014; Feb;99(2):108-13.
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EAR PINNA BRUISE THIS PATTERN REFLECTS CRUSHING OF EAR BY IMPACT
AGAINST THE BONY SKULL
.
Feldman KW. Pediatrics 1992; Oct;90(4):633-6.
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THIS 6 MONTH OLD PRESENTED WITH ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA. BILATERAL EAR BRUISING WAS NOTED ON EXAM. A PRIOR VISIT TO THE PEDIATRICIAN FOR FACIAL BRUISES WAS A MISSED OPPORTUNITY TO DIAGNOSE A “SENTINEL INJURY.”
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5 YO BOY HAD MANY SHORT HYPERPIGMENTED MARKS ON BILATERAL NECK – CONSISTENT WITH
FINGER NAILS MARKS
3 YO sister had similar marks on her neck as well as hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, subdurals, retinal hemorrhages, and unexplained fractures.
Number of marks, clustered and in protected neck region make these highly suspicious for inflicted injuries.
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TEN – FOUR RULE – LOCATION AND AGE
Pierce and her colleagues created the “Ten Four” Rule from their study of children admitted to an intensive care unit with inflicted or accidental injury.
There is concern for abuse if there are:
Bruises on “Torso, Ears, or Neck” (TEN) in Children FOUR years old or less
OR
Any bruise on an infant FOUR months of age or less
Pierce, M.C. et al. Pediatrics. 2010: 125:1, 67.
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LOCATION - BUTTOCKS
Blunt force trauma across the buttocks can leave the appearance of linear marks parallel to gluteal cleft when the buttocks are clenched
Buttocks are rarely bruised in accidental injury (especially in the youngest children). Buttocks bruising is strongly associated with abuse in case control studies.
Feldman KW. Pediatrics 1992; Oct;90(4):633-6. Kemp AM, et al. Arch Dis Child 2015; Jan,14; 0:1–6. Kemp AM, et al. Arch Dis Child 2014; Feb;99(2):108-13
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5 MONTH OLD WITH EXTENSIVE BRUISING ON REGION OF BODY TYPICALLY COVERED WITH DIAPER
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SLAP MARKS • The hand can leave an
imprint when capillaries break between the fingers as blood is pushed away from the point of impact.
• Generally this creates the appearance of 2 to 3 parallel lines, though in some cases, the outline of a hand may also be noted.
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SLAP MARKS 10 MONTH OLD; MOTHER SAID THE BABY FELL ON
GUITAR IN CRIB
Injuries that have typical parallel linear marks on the face consistent with a slap and the fact that they are BILATERAL further strengthens the identification of child abuse. The mother later admitted to slapping the baby. Full evaluation for occult injuries was
negative.
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SLAP MARKS 4 YO SAID FATHER HIT HIM IN THE FACE. NOTICE INVOLVEMENT OF
EAR AND THE BILATERAL NATURE OF THE INJURIES.
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PATTERNED INJURY LOOP AND TRAM-TRACK PATTERNS
Multiple similarly shaped marks in same body region (clustering) Tram-track pattern is when there are two closely spaced, parallel marks.
Notice the mixture of bruising and abrasions.
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PATTERNED BRUISES - BELTS
Belt marks can be loops or rectangles depending on the surface that impacts the skin
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BELT MARK – SMALL PATTERN OF UNIFORMLY SHAPED MARKS IN A
RECTANGULAR ARRAY REPRESENTS THE SURFACE CONTOUR OF THE BELT
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NOTICE RECTANGULAR SHAPE (PARALLEL LINES AND ACUTE ANGLES)
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PINCH MARKS PINCHING AND TWISTING WITH FINGERNAILS CREATED
INJURY WHICH HEALED LEAVING THESE PATTERNED SCARS.
Preteen with chronic
abuse, who said at
first these marks were
from falling on tools.
Later disclosed the
stepmother had
pinched and twisted
skin with fingernails.
Hyper and
hypopigmented marks
are from old inflicted
injuries. She had
been seen on multiple
occasions with
unusual bruising by
the pediatrician who
failed to entertain the
abuse diagnosis.
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PINCH MARK ON GENITALIA
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Genital Injury
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HUMAN BITE MARK ON FACE
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“NOTHING” BRUISE
Child without symptoms on
being brought in to care.
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DEAD BOWEL/DEAD BABY IN 48HRS
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MEDICAL CONDITIONS THAT PREDISPOSE TO BRUISES AND CONDITIONS THAT CAN BE
MISTAKEN FOR INJURIES
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
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EVALUATION OF POSSIBLE BLEEDING DISORDERS
• A complete history is critical in distinguishing between abusive injuries and cutaneous bleeding from a bleeding disorder.
• Laboratory testing suggesting the presence of a bleeding disorder does not rule out abuse. Children with medical conditions can be abused!
• If a laboratory evaluation is planned, initial testing should be guided by the prevalence of the condition being considered.
• Consultation with a hematologist should be considered especially if initial screen is abnormal.
Anderst J, et. al. Pediatrics 2013;131:e1314–e1322
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CLUES TO THE PRESENCE OF A BLEEDING DISORDER
• Petechiae at clothing line pressure sites
• Bruising at sites of object pressure (e.g. pattern and location that fits infant seat fasteners)
• Excessive diffuse bleeding with trivial or no trauma
Anderst J, et. Al. Pediatrics 2013;131:e1314–e1322
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INITIAL
TESTING
PANEL
Anderst J, et. Al. Pediatrics 2013;131:e1314–e1322
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IDIOPATHIC THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA
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HENOCH-SCHÖNLEIN PURPURA SYSTEMIC VASCULITIDES MAY ALSO PRESENT WITH SKIN LESIONS THAT LOOK LIKE BRUISES
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Accidental Injuries and Mimics
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CONGENITAL DERMAL MELANOCYTOSIS (ALSO CALLED SLATE GREY
NEVUS/MACULE/PATCH/SPOT, FORMERLY KNOWN AS MONGOLIAN SPOTS)
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DERMAL MELANOCYTOSIS AND INFLICTED PATTERNED INJURIES – TRAM TRACK AND
UNUSUAL CIRCULAR LESIONS
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STRIAE
Striae distensae are depressed lines or
bands of thin reddened skin, which later become white, smooth, shiny, and
depressed. They occur in response to changes
in weight or muscle mass and skin tension.
They are commonly referred to as stretch marks. A clue to the
diagnosis is the location in the natural
skin lines.
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INFANT WITH SYMMETRIC ANKLE MARKS REPORTED AS SUSPICIOUS LIGATURE
Close-up assessment reveals the fine pattern of the knitted sock. In this case the bilateral involvement actually supports the bilateral socks as the non-abusive etiology.
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PHYTOPHOTODERMATITIS
Cutaneous reaction caused by light sensitizing botanical substances and UV light. For example, citrus juices (e.g. limes) eaten in the sunshine. Parent may have material on hands and touch a child leaving hand print pattern on the skin. Marks can look like bruises or burns.
Kenneth Feldman
MD
Carolyn Levitt,
MD
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TRANSIENT PIGMENTARY LINES OF THE NEWBORN
May be mistaken for inflicted
linear marks, e.g. belt or cord.
The clue is the location in the
flexural creases!
Courtesy of Lori Frasier,
MD
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ACCIDENTAL ROPE INJURY ON NECK 5 YEAR OLD RAN THROUGH HANGING BEAD CURTAIN AND EXPOSED STRING
GOT CAUGHT AND WAS DRAWN ACROSS HIS NECK.
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5 YO TIBETAN GIRL WITH LIMITED ENGLISH SCHOOL REPORTED BITE MARK
SHE REPORTED THAT SHE FELL AND END OF SCOOTER HANDLE HIT HER IN CHEEK. CAREFUL ASSESSMENT REVEALS THE ACCIDENTAL NATURE OF THIS MARK.
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CUPPING
These marks are
caused by
suction. Despite
their alarming
appearance, they
represent a folk
healing practice.
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CAO GIO (COIN RUBBING) These
marks are
made by
vigorously
running a
coin over
the skin
and also
represent
a folk or
cultural
healing
practice.
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KEY POINTS THE FOLLOWING ARE KEY ASPECTS OF A
COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION..
• Well-documented caregiver history.
• Consider child developmental capability and look for inconsistencies and unrealistic caregiver expectations.
• Complete physical examination, including scalp, palms, soles, neck folds, front and back of ear.
• Additional studies to look for additional injury (e.g. skeletal survey) in children younger than 2.
• Notification of authorities for scene investigation and safety planning.
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SEXUAL ABUSE
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SEXUAL ABUSE
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NORMAL PREPUBERTAL GENITAL ANATOMY
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IMPORFORATE HYMEN
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HYMENAL BRUISING
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HYMENAL LACERATION
Note the acute injury to the hymen at the 6 o’clock position and the accompanying posterior fourchette injury
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MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM
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ANOGENITAL WARTS
• Evaluation recommendations
-Age appropriate interview
-Physical examination
-STI testing if appropriate
-CPS referral if warranted
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PALATAL BRUISING
• Victimized children are often reluctant to disclose oral-genital contact.
• Examination of the oral cavity, especially in cases of acute sexual assault, may reveal evidence of such abuse.
• This 3-year-old girl provided a detailed description of forced oral-penile penetration. The hemorrhage to the palate confirms her statement and the forceful nature of the assault.
Photograph Courtesy of AAP Visual Diagnosis CD 3rd Edition
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BURNS
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TIME/TEMP
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PULL DOWN SCALDS
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PULL DOWN BURN
Note the “inverted triangle “ shape.
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GREASE SPLATTER NOTE THE SPLATTER MARKS
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FEET IMMERSION
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GLOVE BURN
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MICROWAVED FORMULA
Courtesy Nichole Wallace MD
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ACCIDENTAL CONTACT BURN
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Event reenacted for police. Open wall heater in bathroom. Lettering at correct height. History did not waver. Reasonable time to care.
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Asphalt burns
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RADIOLOGY
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DATING FRACTURES
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BABYGRAM=NOOOOOO!!!!!!!
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PERIOSTEAL ELEVATION IN A YOUNG INFANT VICTIM OF ABUSE
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HEALING FRACTURE & PERIOSTEAL ELEVATION
Healing fracture right tibia.
Periosteal elevation left tibia & right femur.
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HEALING FRACTURE LEFT TIBIA
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CLASSIC CML/”CORNER FRACTURES”
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TODDLER’S FRACTURE
Frequent, accidental spiral fracture in ambulatory young children.
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RADIOLOGY
LOW MODERATE HIGH
Clavicle Fractures Multiple fractures, esp
bilateral
Metaphyseal lesions
Long bone shaft
fractures
Fractures of different ages Posterior rib fractures
Linear skull fracture Epiphyseal separations Scapular fractgures
Vertebral body fractures Spinous process
fractures
Digital fractures Sternal Fractures
Complex skull fractures
Kleinman PK. Diagnostic imaging of child abuse. Baltimore: Williams &
Wilkins, 1987: 5-102, 115-199.
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DENTAL NEGLECT Severe dental caries of
the deciduous
dentition leading to
abscess formation (see
upper left central
incisor with white
arrow), pain, difficulty
with proper nutrition
due to sensitivity, and
ultimately loss of some
of teeth due the extent
of the decay. Causes
include poor diet with
high sugar and
fermentable
carbohydrates and
putting the child to
bed with a bottle with
milk, juice, or other
sugary drink.
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ADVICE
TULSA AREA
918-740-3390
OKLAHOMA CITY
405-271-7363
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REPORTING
National Child Abuse Hotline:
1-800-422-4453
National Domestic Violence Hotline:
1-800-799-7233
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