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Darok, M; Reischle, S.
Burn injuries caused by a hair-dryer--an unusual case of child abuse.
Forensic Sci Int. 2001; 115(1-2):143-146
Doi: 10.1016/S0379-0738(00)00324-8
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- Darok Mario
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- Abstract:
- About 1.4-26% burn injuries in children appear to be abusive in origin. A 2.5-year-old girl was referred to our institute because of suspected child abuse. Clinical examination and later interrogation of the mother revealed non-recent deep second degree burn injuries on both gluteal regions, caused by the partner of the mother by pressing a hand-held hair-dryer against the skin. The authors present the findings of this unusual method of child abuse.
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- Accidents, Home -
- Accidents, Home -
- Burns - etiology Burns - pathology
- Child Abuse - diagnosis Child Abuse - legislation & jurisprudence
- Child, Preschool -
- Female -
- Forensic Medicine -
- Hair -
- Heating - instrumentation
- Humans -
- Physical Examination -
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- battered child
- thermal injuries
- burns
- hair-dryer
- forensic medical examination