Demographics:
1 month old, Male
Indication:
Choking episode
Findings
- Acute nondisplaced fractures of the right posterior fourth through seventh and tenth ribs
- Healing nondisplaced fractures of the left lateral fifth and sixth ribs
Diagnosis
Nonaccidental trauma (rib fractures)
Sample Report
Acute nondisplaced fractures of the right posterior fourth through seventh and tenth ribs. Healing nondisplaced fractures of the left lateral fifth and sixth ribs. Findings raise the possibility of nonaccidental trauma. Recommend skeletal survey for further evaluation.
No focal airspace disease, pleural effusion, or pneumothorax.
Normal size and contour of the cardiothymic silhouette.
Discussion