The Prepubertal Boy: Common Genital Anomalies.

Abstract

The examination of the newborn is one of the most common yet crucial tasks performed by the pediatrician. The initial hospital visit (immediately after the birth), with the confirmation that an infant is healthy, often sets the tone for the future relationship between the physician and the family. Many routine visits during the first few years also find the parents looking for the same reassurance from their doctor. However, when there is concern for the health of the newborn, toddler, or young child, the physician must balance appropriate medical intervention with words of comfort and consolation. This article delineates the need for when more immediate attention is warranted from those situations where watchful waiting can be advised, with specific attention to the male genitalia of the prepubertal boy. [Pediatr Ann. 2016;45(9):e311-e313.].