Surface Marks - Atlas of Pediatric Physical Diagnosis

Figure 6-12 Imprint marks reflecting the weapons used to inflict them. A, Fresh looped-cord marks and B, hypopigmented and hyperpigmented scars that were the result of beatings with a looped electrical cord. C, The characteristic pattern of parallel lines that results from blows with a belt. D, This contusion in the configuration of a closed horseshoe with a central linear abrasion was inflicted with a belt buckle. E, The red linear contusions on this child's thigh were the result of repeated blows with a switch. F, These acute linear contusions over the back and buttocks were inflicted with a belt and a switch. G, This boy was hit with a slipper with such force that imprints of the heel are evident. H, The heel prints of a running shoe left on this boy's arm and thigh were distinct enough to enable identification of his abuser. I, This girl was hit forcefully with a spatula because she was acting out while her mother was trying to prepare dinner. J, This boy was struck with a chain, leaving a clear imprint of the links. | ![]() |