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Classic metaphyseal lesion following external cephalic version and cesarean section

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We report a case of an otherwise healthy neonate diagnosed at birth with a classic metaphyseal lesion of the proximal tibia following external cephalic version for frank breech presentation and a subsequent urgent cesarean section. Although the classic metaphyseal lesion is considered highly specific for infant abuse, this case demonstrates the importance of obtaining a history of obstetric trauma for neonates presenting to the imaging department for suspected non-accidental injury.

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  1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Queen's University, Kingston General Hospital, 76 Stuart Street, Kingston, Ontario, K7L 2V7, Canada

    John T. Lysack & Don Soboleski

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Lysack, J.T., Soboleski, D. Classic metaphyseal lesion following external cephalic version and cesarean section. Ped Radiol 33, 422–424 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-003-0914-9

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