Masturbation in prepubescent children: a case report and review of the literature

A 10-year-old girl observed to have episodes of flushing, pallor and weakness, was referred for investigation of possible carcinoid syndrome. The cause of these episodes was masturbation. Masturbation occurs at all ages and in most cases is considered normal behaviour. Lack of recognition of this ph...

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Published inChild : care, health & development Vol. 22; no. 5; p. 323
Main Authors Finkelstein, E, Amichai, B, Jaworowski, S, Mukamel, M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.09.1996
Subjects
Child
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Malignant Carcinoid Syndrome - diagnosis
Malignant Carcinoid Syndrome - psychology
Masturbation - psychology
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Summary:A 10-year-old girl observed to have episodes of flushing, pallor and weakness, was referred for investigation of possible carcinoid syndrome. The cause of these episodes was masturbation. Masturbation occurs at all ages and in most cases is considered normal behaviour. Lack of recognition of this phenomenon in children may lead to unnecessary investigations and treatment.
ISSN:0305-1862
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2214.1996.tb00434.x