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Guidelines for pediatric anogenital examination: Insights from our vulvar dermatology clinic.

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Citation: Pediatric Dermatology. 35(5):693-695, 2018 Sep.PMID: 29974531Institution: MedStar Washington Hospital CenterDepartment: Dermatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology/Pediatric and AdolescentForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal ArticleSubject headings: *Dermatology/mt [Methods] | *Physical Examination/mt [Methods] | Ambulatory Care Facilities | Anal Canal | Child | Female | Humans | Practice Guidelines as Topic | VulvaYear: 2018 ISSN:

0736-8046

Name of journal: Pediatric dermatologyAbstract: Copyright (c) 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.To our knowledge, there are no guidelines in the dermatology literature for performing anogenital examinations in prepubescent children. Based on experience in our joint pediatric dermatology-gynecology vulvar clinic, we aim to provide a framework for conducting genital examinations in children, focusing on the vulvar examination. Our goal is to enhance confidence in the pediatric dermatologist's ability to perform thorough examinations by providing general principles as well as concrete "do's" and "don'ts" that will create a maximally comfortable and productive experience. These steps will help create a positive experience for the patient and family, encouraging further follow-up and enhancing the overall well-being of the child.All authors: Fowler K, Gomez-Lobo V, Habeshian K, Marathe KOriginally published: Pediatric Dermatology. 2018 Jul 04Fiscal year: FY2019Digital Object Identifier:

https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/pde.13586

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http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0830-9761

Date added to catalog: 2018-07-30

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To our knowledge, there are no guidelines in the dermatology literature for performing anogenital examinations in prepubescent children. Based on experience in our joint pediatric dermatology-gynecology vulvar clinic, we aim to provide a framework for conducting genital examinations in children, focusing on the vulvar examination. Our goal is to enhance confidence in the pediatric dermatologist's ability to perform thorough examinations by providing general principles as well as concrete "do's" and "don'ts" that will create a maximally comfortable and productive experience. These steps will help create a positive experience for the patient and family, encouraging further follow-up and enhancing the overall well-being of the child.

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