CTAS 2. A 7-month-old is brought after a reported short fall. He has vomiting, a bulging fontanelle, and bruises in different stages on the trunk. CT

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CTAS 2. A 7-month-old is brought after a reported short fall. He has vomiting, a bulging fontanelle, and bruises in different stages on the trunk. CT shows subdural haemorrhage. Retinal haemorrhages are later reported. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Abusive head trauma

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Accidental skull contusion

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Viral meningitis

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Benign enlargement of subarachnoid spaces

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Simple concussion

Non-accidental trauma — RCPSC EM MCQ

CTAS 2. A 7-month-old is brought after a reported short fall. He has vomiting, a bulging fontanelle, and bruises in different stages on the trunk. CT shows subdural haemorrhage. Retinal haemorrhages are later reported. What is the most likely diagnosis?