“The book is very successful in addressing topics of difficulty in child abuse, including radiographic findings that may mimic abuse, as well as rickets and the straw man issues raised in child abuse. … This book would be a fine addition to any department’s library and would prove a valuable investment of a few of hours of reading. It would be particularly helpful in preparing a radiologist who may be asked to provide testimony in a child abuse court case.” (Brent Adler, Pediatric Radiology, Vol. 48, 2018)
“The authors review the imaging findings of child abuse in the skeleton, nervous system, and solid organs. They also cover topics such as image acquisition and ‘deniers’ of abuse. The authors identify radiologists and general healthcare workers as an audience for the book. It is written at an appropriate level for this audience. The authors are from a well‐respected children's imaging center.” (Tara Catanzano, Doody's Book Reviews, September, 2017)
This book is both a personal review of experience in the diagnosis of child abuse and its differential diagnosis, intended to instruct beginners, and a reliable source of information for the more experienced health care provider. Emphasis is placed on normal findings that simulate abuse, true and false diagnoses of metabolic bone disease as the cause of fractures, abusive head trauma, and the problem of zealous abuse-denying „experts.“ Plain radiography is emphasized, with appropriate mention of, ultrasound, CT, MRI, - in detecting childhood abuse is clearly explained, and individual chapters focus on neuroradiological evaluation and the radiological assessment of abdominal, thoracic, and subcutaneous abnormalities. Guidance is provided on how to exclude a range of alternative diagnoses, on the documentation of concerns over potential abuse, and on the needs of the clinician in relation to the radiologist. Recognizing Child Abuse in Radiology will be of value for radiologists in training and practice, for health care workers, and for other interested professionals.
