@article {Minford2, author = {A M B Minford and E M Richards}, title = {Excluding medical and haematological conditions as a cause of bruising in suspected non-accidental injury}, volume = {95}, number = {1}, pages = {2--8}, year = {2010}, doi = {10.1136/adc.2009.159707}, publisher = {Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health}, abstract = {A mistaken diagnosis of child abuse can occur in a number of medical conditions, many of which can be readily diagnosed by experienced paediatricians. Bleeding disorders offer a greater challenge, especially when court proceedings may demand their exclusion. Some of these disorders are rare but more prevalent in areas which have a high incidence of consanguinity. We advocate two stages of laboratory investigations but the limitations of some of these tests and their inability to exclude a bleeding disorder with absolute certainty should be recognised. However, if personal and family histories are absent and both first-stage and second-stage investigations are normal, it is highly unlikely that a bleeding disorder will be missed.}, issn = {1743-0585}, URL = {https://ep.bmj.com/content/95/1/2}, eprint = {https://ep.bmj.com/content/95/1/2.full.pdf}, journal = {Archives of Disease in Childhood - Education and Practice} }