Snapshot A 3-year-old girl is brought to the dermatology office for a purpuric rash, referred by her pediatrician. She has no significant past medical history and no family history of bleeding disorders. On physical exam, she is noted to have right-sided ecchymotic patch on her right helix and ecchymosis scattered on her buttocks. The patient is shy and avoids eye contact. Suspicious, the dermatologist discusses her findings with the pediatrician, and a report to Child Protective Services (CPS) is filed for further investigation. (Child abuse) Introduction Introduction login to view 4 more bullets Infant Deprivation Infant deprivation of affection, if longer than 6 months, can lead to permanent damage to the patient’s mental and emotional development Presentation login to view 9 more bullets Complications login to view 1 more bullet Child Neglect Child neglect is the most common type of child maltreatment and may be difficult to diagnose login to view 6 more bullets Presentation login to view 5 more bullets Complications login to view 1 more bullet Child Abuse Child abuse is a form of child maltreatment that results in injury and can be physical or medical (factitious disorder imposed on another) Presentation login to view 27 more bullets Studies login to view 2 more bullets Complications login to view 1 more bullet