Abstract
This chapter examines conditions commonly mistaken for child sexual abuse because they mimic acute genital trauma, residua of prior genital trauma, or sexually transmitted infections (STIs) due to sexual assault and/or abuse. Expanding upon the foundation laid in the previous chapter on normal anogenital anatomy, this chapter discusses anatomical variants and physiologic processes that are commonly mistaken for acute or chronic findings of sexual assault. Dermatoses and infections that are frequently mistaken for acute sexual assault injuries and STIs will also be explored. Additionally, this chapter reviews medical conditions unrelated to sexual assault which result in anogenital bleeding or ulcers that mimic signs of acute sexual assault or STIs. Additionally, causes of anogenital trauma not due to sexual assault are discussed.t.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Handbook of Interpersonal Violence and Abuse Across the Lifespan |
| Subtitle of host publication | A Project of the National Partnership to End Interpersonal Violence Across the Lifespan (NPEIV) |
| Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
| Pages | 1077-1111 |
| Number of pages | 35 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319899992 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783319899985 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2021 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Behçet’s disease
- Failure of midline fusion
- Fossa groove
- Labial adhesions
- Lichen sclerosus
- Neonatal menstruation
- Perianal pseudoverrucous papules and nodules (PPPN)
- Perirectal strep
- Straddle injury
- Urethral prolapse
