From the coalface of clinical paediatric peurology: Menkes disease - a lesson not to be forgotten

Elsa Lubbe

doi:10.7196/SAJCH.424

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From the coalface of clinical paediatric peurology: Menkes disease - a lesson not to be forgotten

Elsa Lubbe

Abstract

The differential diagnosis of child abuse or non-accidental injury is extensive and includes rare metabolic disorders. We report a case in which child abuse was wrongly diagnosed. Fortunately the correct diagnosis made in time to re-unite the child with his parents.