Spinal bleeding with brain injury may suggest abuse in young children
Tuesday, November 8, 2011 - 04:30
in Health & Medicine
A new study found that spinal bleeding is found often in young children who are victims of abusive trauma. The findings support performing complete spine imaging for children undergoing brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for moderate or severe traumatic brain injury and suggest a pathway for distinguishing between abusive and accidental injury. The study is published online in the journal Radiology.