Ophthalmolopathological aspects of the non-accidental head injury in infants and young children

摘要

abstract_textpOcular pathology, mostly in the form of retinal hemorrhages, vitreous hemorrhages or optic nerve sheath hemorrhages, has long been linked with child abuse, in particular with non-accidental head injury/shaken baby syndrome (NAHI/SBS) in toddlers and infants. A full assessment and documentation in clinical cases, therefore requires examination by an experienced ophthalmologist. Accordingly, in autopsy cases, removal and histological study of the eyeballs is mandatory. The knowledge and literature concerning pathogenesis, pathology and differential diagnosis of ophthalmological findings in NAHI/SBS is reviewed./p/abstract_text