Presentation
Fell off couch and hit head and had a seizure.
Patient Data
Age: Infant
Gender: Unknown
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Multiple fractures are seen involving the posterior ribs, bilaterally. The infant is intubated and NGT in situ.
Case Discussion
Posterior rib fractures are said to be a classic finding in non-accidental pediatric injuries.
These images are from Dr Paula Brill's excellent pediatric radiology collection. Dr Brill is a professor in the department of radiology (pediatric section) at Weill Cornell.
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