Diagnostic Imaging Of Child Abuse

By Paul K. Kleinman

Book Overview

Highly acclaimed in its first edition and thoroughly revised, and expanded in this second edition, this volume is the only comprehensive reference text that deals specifically with diagnostic imaging of child abuse by an undisputed leader on the subject. New to this edition are the following: heavier emphasis on MRI, expanded discussion of differential diagnosis, expanded legal issues, and the addition of recent scientific work relevant to diagnosing child abuse. Contains over 900 images to enhance the text. Radiologists, pediatric radiologists, pediatricians, emergency physicians, and attorneys will find this an essential resource.

* New to this edition: heavier emphasis on MRI, expanded discussion of differential diagnosis, and expanded legal issues * Chapters cover trauma to each body region, psychosocial considerations, normal variants, diseases simulating abuse, congenital malformations, dating fractures, and much more

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081515139X
• ISBN13: 9780815151395
• Release Date: June 1998
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 439 Pages
• Weight: 3.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.5" x 1.0" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and under
• Grade Range: Preschool to Postsecondary