Loop mark explained

Loop marks are a cutaneous condition, caused by beating with a doubled-over cord.[1] They are perhaps the single most characteristic finding in child abuse.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Pressel . David M . 15 May 2000 . Evaluation of Physical Abuse in Children . American Family Physician . 61 . 10 . 3057–3064 . 10839555 . 16 May 2019.
  2. Book: Rapini, Ronald P. . Bolognia, Jean L. . Jorizzo, Joseph L. . Dermatology: 2-Volume Set . Mosby . St. Louis . 2007 . 978-1-4160-2999-1 .

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