Anatomy & Physiology: Current Research
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ISSN: 2161-0940
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ISSN: 2161-0940
+44 1300 500008
Talbert DG
Institute of Reproductive and Developmental Biology, Imperial College School of Medicine,
Queen Charlottes Hospital, London W12 ONN
Research Article
Pseudo-Shaken-Baby-Syndrome: A Re-assessment of Shaken-Baby-Syndrome Features
Author(s): Talbert DGTalbert DG
Abstract: Electron microscopy has revealed that sliding of the brain cortex relative to the skull cannot take place without producing contusions, which the SBS definition says are unusual in SBS. There is no natural ?Subdural Space? across which sliding can take place and relative movement across the subarachnoid space is restricted by collagen reinforced trabeculae. The SBS definition can be interpreted as a different syndrome (Pseudo-SBS or P-SBS) involving venous hypertension, having a natural physiological etiology and not involving imposed trauma. Pre event history: Patients may have a history of poor feeding, vomiting, and lethargy for days or weeks. Extended vomiting is known to cause Mallory-Weiss tears in the mucosa at the junction of the esophagus and stomach. The infant is crying excessively because of pain. Infants may become anemic due to occult bleeding from such sites. The.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-0940.1000260