Abstract

Because of the increasing incidence of reports of child sexual abuse, medical personnel examining children who have complaints related to the anogenital area may consider sexual abuse as the most likely cause for these complaints. This article will discuss the differential diagnosis of several anogenital signs and symptoms that may commonly have an explanation unrelated to sexual abuse. The importance of a history from the child is emphasized.

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