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American College of Radiology Appropriateness Criteria® Suspected Physical Abuse—Child

CPG
Date: Monday, May 1, 2017

Overview

Recommendations on appropriate imaging of pediatric patients being evaluated for suspected physical abuse based on age, presence of neurological symptoms and evidence of other injuries.

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Resource Details

Date: May 1, 2017
Contact:  practice@apta.org
Content Type:  CPG

Patient Age

Child (6-12), Preschool Child (2-5)

Author(s)

Wootton-Gorges SL, Soares BP, Alazraki AL, et al; Expert Panel on Pediatric Imaging, American College of Radiology

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