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Child Abuse - Shaken Baby Syndrome
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the injury recognized?
The diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome is usually made by an eye exam. This exam is done by a healthcare professional who is skilled at viewing the eye. A child who has been shaken will have bleeding in the eyes.
The healthcare provider may also order a cranial CT scan or cranial MRI. These special X-ray tests may show damage to the brain, including bleeding and bruising.