Babu, AshaZacharias, RekhaThattarathodi, MufeethaliPatel, Dimple2024-09-242024-09-242024-04Babu Asha, Zacharias Rekha, Thattarathodi Mufeethali, Patel Dimple . Shaken baby syndrome in neonate: a clinical masquerade . International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics. 2024 Apr; 11(4): 482-4842349-32832349-3291https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/228742Abusive head trauma, which is a subset of Shaken baby syndrome, refers to a type of brain injury that occurs when the baby's head is subjected to undesirable forces. The characteristic lack of contributory history often leads to misdiagnosis, delayed treatment and suboptimal clinical outcome. We reported a neonatal presentation of abusive head trauma which posed significant diagnostic challenges. This manuscript depicts our journey to the correct diagnosis and also a review of current literature on abusive head trauma.Shaken baby syndromeAbusive head traumaIntracranial haemorrhageCentral feverHypoglycorrhachiaJournal ArticleIndiaDepartment of Pediatrics, Medical Trust Hospital, Kochi, Kerala, IndiaDepartment of Pediatrics, Medical Trust Hospital, Kochi, Kerala, IndiaDepartment of Pediatrics, Medical Trust Hospital, Kochi, Kerala, IndiaDepartment of Pediatrics, Medical Trust Hospital, Kochi, Kerala, India