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From the coalface of clinical paediatric peurology: Menkes disease - a lesson not to be forgotten
Elsa Lubbe
Abstract
The differential diagnosis of child abuse or non-accidental injury is extensive and includes rare metabolic disorders. We report a case in which child abuse was wrongly diagnosed. Fortunately the correct diagnosis made in time to re-unite the child with his parents.
Author's affiliations
Elsa Lubbe, Department of Paediatrics, Steve Biko Academic Hospital, University of Pretoria
Keywords
Misdiagnosis; Nonaccidental injury; Menkes Disease
Cite this article
South African Journal of Child Health 2012;6(2):56-59.
Article History
Date submitted: 2012-01-23
Date published: 2012-03-29
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