A Practical Approach to Congenital Urogenital Anomalies in Female Pediatric Patients

Congenital anomalies of the female reproductive tract are relatively common and can be both confusing to understand as well as challenging to diagnose and manage in a busy pediatric clinical practice. Here, we lay out some of the most common genitourinary tract anomalies in female pediatric patients...

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Published in:Pediatric annals 2020-04, Vol.49 (4), p.e188-e195
Main Authors: Kirschen, Gregory W, Wood, Lianna F, Semenyuk, Natalie
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adolescents
Adults
Child
Child development
Child, Preschool
Congenital diseases
Embryology
Female
Females
Humans
Individualized Instruction
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Kidneys
Medical Evaluation
Menstruation
Pain
Patients
Pediatrics
Pediatrics - methods
Physical Examinations
Sinuses
Ultrasonic imaging
Urogenital Abnormalities - diagnosis
Urogenital Abnormalities - embryology
Urogenital Abnormalities - therapy
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Summary:Congenital anomalies of the female reproductive tract are relatively common and can be both confusing to understand as well as challenging to diagnose and manage in a busy pediatric clinical practice. Here, we lay out some of the most common genitourinary tract anomalies in female pediatric patients. We highlight the key embryologic development, present case examples, and discuss appropriate testing, treatment, and counseling for patients and their families regarding congenital disorders of the vulva, vagina, uterus, ovaries, and associated pathology. The goal of this review is to demystify these conditions and provide a practical guide for the general pediatrician who is often at the frontline making the initial diagnosis and caring for these patients. [Pediatr Ann. 2020;49(4):e188-e195.].
ISSN:0090-4481
1938-2359
DOI:10.3928/19382359-20200323-02