Korean Journal of Radiology

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MR Imaging of Shaken Baby Syndrome Manifested as Chronic Subdural Hematoma

  • Yul Lee (Department of Radiology, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kwan Seop Lee (Department of Radiology, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine) ;
  • Dae Hyun Hwang (Department of Radiology, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine) ;
  • In Jae Lee (Department of Radiology, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine) ;
  • Hyun Beom Kim (Department of Radiology, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine) ;
  • Jae Young Lee (Department of Radiology, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2001.04.30
  • Accepted : 2001.06.28
  • Published : 2001.09.30
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Abstract

Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) is a form of child abuse that can cause significant head injuries, of which subdural hematoma (SDH) is the most common manifestation. We report the MRI findings of chronic SDH in three cases of SBS, involving two-, three- and eight-month-old babies. The SDH signal was mostly low on T1-weighted images and high on T2-weighted images, suggesting chronic SDH. In chronic SDH, a focal high signal on T1-weighted images was also noted, suggesting rebleeding. Contrast-enhanced MRI revealed diffuse dural enhancement.

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