Evaluating for Abuse in a Child with a Disability
- She was able to disrobe – skin exam was normal except for hyperpigmentation of her proximal inner thighs.
- Minimized the general exam – no ear exam done and she would not open her mouth for an oral exam.
- Heart, lung and abdominal exam were normal.
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The patient was able to disrobe Her skin exam was normal except for hyperpigmentation of her proximal inner thighs.
The general exam was minimized to maximize patient comfort – no ear exam was done and she would not open her mouth for an oral exam.
The heart, lung and abdominal exam were normal.
