The spectrum of anogenital diseases in children

The detection of anogenital lesions on a child is often accompanied by an implicit or explicit concern about the possibility of sexual abuse. Dermatologists have limited formal training in this area, and many clinicians have a high level of discomfort when a suspicion of child sexual abuse is raised...

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Published inCurrent problems in dermatology (Chicago, Ill.) Vol. 9; no. 2; pp. 33,35 - 33,80
Main Authors Siegfried, Elaine C., Frasier, Lori D.
Format Magazine Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Inc 1997
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Summary:The detection of anogenital lesions on a child is often accompanied by an implicit or explicit concern about the possibility of sexual abuse. Dermatologists have limited formal training in this area, and many clinicians have a high level of discomfort when a suspicion of child sexual abuse is raised. This may lead to over- or under-diagnosis, either of which will have a negative impact on the child and family. This monograph provides an overview of anogenital lesions on children with a focus on child sexual abuse and its correlates, including: normal developmental anatomy of the anogenital area; details of the initial evaluation for suspected sexual abuse; and a differential diagnosis of lesions that can mimic sexual trauma.
ISSN:1040-0486
1535-6299
DOI:10.1016/S1040-0486(97)80005-1