ISMRM24 - Unveiling the Invisible: MRI’s Potential Role in Assessing Child Abuse

Unveiling the Invisible: MRI’s Potential Role in Assessing Child Abuse

Weekend Course

ORGANIZERS: Jonathan Dillman, Dan Wu

Sunday, 05 May 2024

Summit 1

13:15 - 15:20

Moderators: Taylor Chung & Mary-Louise Greer

Skill Level: Basic to Advanced

Session Number: WE-25A

CME Credit

Session Number: WE-25A

Overview
In this session, we will present the epidemiology and mechanisms of child abuse (i.e., nonaccidental trauma). MR imaging features will be discussed, including imaging manifestations of the brain and spinal cord, spine, body, and musculoskeletal system. The role of MRI as a problem-solving tool as well as the use of whole-body and post-mortem MRI also will be reviewed.

Target Audience
This session is targeted at trainees and physicians who care for young children experiencing known or suspected child abuse as well as scientists with interest in imaging traumatic injuries affecting the brain, spine and spinal cord, body, and musculoskeletal system.

Educational Objectives
As a result of attending this course, participants should be able to:
- Describe the epidemiology and mechanisms of child abuse (i.e., nonaccidental trauma);
- Recognize the MRI manifestations of child abuse across the body; and
- Explain the potential roles of MRI in child abuse imaging, including whole-body and post-mortem assessments.

13:15		Mechanisms, Medicolegal Issues & Reporting of Child Abuse Harvey Teo
13:40		MRI of the Brain, Spinal Cord & Spine in Child Abuse Rupa Radhakrishnan
14:05		MRI of the Body & Musculoskeletal System in Child Abuse View Presentation Video Jesse Courtier Keywords: Body: Urogenital, Cross-organ: Pediatric, Musculoskeletal: Skeletal Abuse-related trauma in children involving the abdomino-pelvic and musculoskeletal systems is unfortunately common, and MRI is uncommonly utilized as a primary modality in this setting. There are, however, specialized indications in which MRI can provide additional clinically-relevant information can that impact management. These indications include assessment of pancreatic / pancreatic duct injury, sequela of pelvic inflammatory disease, and genital trauma. Musculoskeletal and soft tissue injuries and their extent can also be well documented using MRI. MRI can provide a complementary role in these types of indications.
14:30		Role of Whole-Body & Post-Mortem MRI in Child Abuse Teresa Victoria
14:55		Break & Meet the Teachers