@article{ref1,
title="Bilateral rhegmatogenous retinal detachments with unilateral vitreous base avulsion as the presenting signs of child abuse",
journal="American journal of ophthalmology",
year="1999",
author="Gonzales, C. A. and Scott, I. U. and Chaudry, N. A. and Oster, A. S. and Hess, D. J. and Murray, T. G.",
volume="127",
number="4",
pages="475-477",
abstract="PURPOSE: To describe a 7-year-old boy with bilateral rhegmatogenous retinal detachments and unilateral vitreous base avulsion as the presenting signs of child abuse. METHOD: Case report. RESULTS: Examination demonstrated no external signs of trauma or ocular findings typically found in battered child syndrome; however, findings of rhegmatogenous retinal detachments and vitreous base avulsion raised the suspicion of child abuse, which was confirmed with further history. A scleral buckle procedure and pars plana vitrectomy with silicone oil tamponade were performed in the right eye followed by a similar procedure in the left eye 1 week later. CONCLUSION: Vitreous base avulsion and rhegmatogenous retinal detachments may be the only presenting signs of child abuse.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0002-9394",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}