Lubbe, Elsabeth (Elsa)2012-07-052012-07-052012-05Lubbe, E 2012, 'From the coalface of clinical paediatric neurology : Menkes disease – a lesson not to be forgotten', South African Journal of Child Health, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 56-59.1994-3032 (print)1999-7671 (online)http://hdl.handle.net/2263/19330The differential diagnosis of child abuse or non-accidental injury is extensive and includes rare metabolic disorders. We report a case in which child abuse was wrongly diagnosed. Fortunately the correct diagnosis could be made in time to re-unite the child with his parents.enHealth and Medical Publishing GroupMenkes diseaseClinical paediatric neurologyChild abuseNon-accidental injuryArticle