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CC BY 4.0 · Journal of Child Science 2021; 11(01): e205-e207
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1733869
Case Report

Tea or Thrush?: A Case of Nonaccidental Oral Injury in an Infant

Meryam Jan
1   Department of Pediatrics, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, Florida, United States
,
Kathleen Dully
2   Department of Pediatrics, Division of Child Protection and Forensic Pediatrics, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, Florida, United States
,
Carissa Kostecki
3   Department of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Wolfson Children's Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida, United States
,
Randell C. Alexander
2   Department of Pediatrics, Division of Child Protection and Forensic Pediatrics, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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Abstract

A 5-month-old girl child patient presented to the emergency department for oral thrush and poor feeding but instead demonstrated concern for abuse after physical exam, as findings were consistent with oral injury. Correct identification of the oral findings as traumatic necessitated navigating language and cultural issues before the mechanism of injury and abuse determination could be made. Exploring the involvement of other caregivers was a crucial piece for investigation of the clinical scenario. The incidence of child abuse and pediatric oral injuries concerning for abuse were reviewed in this case report.

Keywords

burns - child abuse - child neglect - oral injury


Publication History

Received: 29 April 2021

Accepted: 09 June 2021

Article published online:
31 July 2021

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