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The physician has made a diagnosis of 'shaken child' syndrome for a 13-month-old who was brought to the emergency room after a reported fall from his highchair. Which finding supports the diagnosis of 'shaken child' syndrome?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Retinal hemorrhages are a hallmark of shaken baby syndrome due to the shearing forces from violent shaking causing bleeding in the retina.