Battered baby syndrome is associated with: (A) Subdural hematoma, (B) Extradural hematoma, (C) Subarachnoid hematoma, (D) Acute bleed
Answer is A. Battered child syndrome, shaken baby syndrome, and non-accidental trauma are all terms to describe the complex of non-accidental injuries in infants and young children as a result of abuse. Subdural hematoma can occur as a result of severe angular acceleration, deceleration and direct impact as the head is shaken voilently and due to rupture of bridging veins.