CASE REPORT – BATTERED BABY SYNDROME: A CASE REPORT

Abstract

A case of battered baby syndrome of an 11 month old first born baby is reported, which was found to be due to a psychological condition of the mother called acute postpartum depressive psychosis. The child was brought to the emergency with history of fall from the bed. Skull fractures were detected on CT scan but no brain injury. Later on the same baby was brought to the pediatric department with history of fits. CT scan was repeated and based on the CT findings and history the injuries were found out to be due to repeated shaking and beating by the mother.

Citation:  Durrani M, Kamal MM, Ahmed N, Jawad M. Battered Baby Syndrome: A Case Report. Anaesth Pain & Intensive Care 2009;13(2): 71-74