Physical child abuse; a medical and forensic dilemma in Iran

Physical abuse is one of the most common forms of child maltreatment. Legal definitions vary from country to country , but broadly, physical abuse occurs when a parent or caregiver commits an act that results in physical injury to a child, such as red marks, cuts, welts, bruises, muscle sprains, or broken bones, even if the injury was unintentional. Suspision and diagnostic approach to this childs remains a problematic issue due to many factors . The aim of this lecture is to review common patterns of diagnostic presentations which raise high degrees of suspcious in order to perform proper actions and reducing harm