Ottobre 2022 - Volume XLI - numero 8
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1Unità di Terapia Intensiva Pediatrica, Ospedale Papa Giovanni XXIII, Bergamo
2Dipartimento di Pediatria, Fondazione FBBM, Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca
Key words: Abusive trauma, Clonic seizures
The case of a 4-month-old infant with clonic seizures involving the right hemisoma finally diagnosed with abusive head trauma (AHT) is presented. The risk factors and the diagnostic implications of AHT are also discussed.
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Scuola di Specializzazione in Pediatria, Università di Trieste
Key words: Multiple bone fractures, Physical abuse
Two infants with multiple bone fractures consequent to physical abuse are presented. The clinical and legal implications of the diagnosis of abuse and neglect are discussed.
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Dipartimento PROMISE “G. D’Alessandro”, Università degli Studi di Palermo
Key words: Bleeding gums, Vitamin C deficiency, Autistic spectrum disorder
The authors describe the case of a 3-year-old girl with bleeding gums and leg pain finally diagnosed with vitamin C deficiency (scurvy) and autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). The increased risk of developing scurvy due to a restricted diet in children affected by ASD is stressed.
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