Genital anomalies in newborns

Examination of genitalia should be an essential part of newborn assessment. Early detection of congenital disorders is essential to begin appropriate medical or surgical therapy and to prevent complications that could profoundly affect a child's life. The present review aims to describe the mai...

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Published inJournal of perinatology Vol. 41; no. 9; pp. 2124 - 2133
Main Authors Mecarini, Federico, Fanos, Vassilios, Crisponi, Giangiorgio
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Nature Publishing Group 01.09.2021
Subjects
Abdomen
Abnormalities
Anomalies
Births
Bladder
Child
Complications
Congenital anomalies
Congenital diseases
Early Diagnosis
Females
Genitalia
Genitourinary organs
Health aspects
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Infants (Newborn)
Males
Medical diagnosis
Neonatal Screening
Neonates
Newborn babies
Pediatric research
Penis
Italy
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Summary:Examination of genitalia should be an essential part of newborn assessment. Early detection of congenital disorders is essential to begin appropriate medical or surgical therapy and to prevent complications that could profoundly affect a child's life. The present review aims to describe the main genital anomalies in infants and provide images in order to help the physician in current clinical practice.
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ISSN:0743-8346
1476-5543
DOI:10.1038/s41372-021-00991-1