Battered child syndrome in a Filipino infant a case with multiple skeletal injuries

ABSTRACT

A case of battered child syndrome in an 11-month old male infant is herein reported and described. He presented with multiple skeletal deformities, severe anemia, malnutrition, and numerous scars. The case was referred to the Protective Services of the Bureau of Child and Youth Welfare of the Department of Social Welfare for final disposition. The roles of the physician, the law, and the community were described briefly. It is the impression of our group that the battered child syndrome is by no means a rarity in our country.(Summary)