Abstract
The cutaneous manifestations of physical child abuse are some of the most common and
easily recognized forms of injury. To make an accurate assessment and diagnosis, it
is important to differentiate between inflicted cutaneous injuries and mimickers of
physical abuse. Likewise, an understanding of reporting guidelines helps guide practitioners
in their decision making.
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© 2004 The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
