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Findings in physical examination of the external genitalia in pediatric age − different is not always pathological − Part I (male)

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dc.contributor.authorMorais-Costa, Diana
dc.contributor.authorTeles-Pinto, Nuno
dc.contributor.authorMarinho, Ana Sofia
dc.contributor.authorMoreira-Pinto, João
dc.date.accessioned2021-09-30T10:46:19Z
dc.date.available2021-09-30T10:46:19Z
dc.date.issued2021-03
dc.description.abstractIntroduction: Findings in the physical examination of the external genitalia in children are often a source of concern for parents and caregivers, not only for the emotional significance that people unconsciously attribute to these structures (partly due to their reproductive function), but also for the physical and psychological impact in the child. Due to the child’s close monitoring and periodic surveillance, the family physician has a key role in the identification and initial guidance of these cases. Objectives: To review the evidence about main variations and anomalies of the external male genitalia in pediatric age regarding diagnosis and clinical approach in primary health care. Results: In most cases, anomalies in the external male genitalia represent variants of normal and/or do not significantly affect function, thus only requiring clinical surveillance and no intervention. However, some cases − as epispadias, hypospadias, and urethral duplication − require surgical intervention and early action is crucial for the success of implemented measures. Conclusion: Physical examination is a key aspect of child assessment. Although changes in physical examination of the external male genitalia mostly represent normality variants, clinicians should be able to recognize pathological changes and properly refer those cases without overloading health services or causing unnecessary anxiety to children and caregivers.pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citationMorais-Costa D, Teles-Pinto N, Marinho AS, Moreira-Pinto J, Nascer e Crescer - Birth and Growth Medical Journal 2021;30(1): 26-32. doi:10.25753/BirthGrowthMJ.v30.i1.18708pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.25753/BirthGrowthMJ.v30.i1.18708pt_PT
dc.identifier.issn2183-9417
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.16/2500
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.publisherCentro Hospitalar Universitário do Portopt_PT
dc.relation.publisherversionhttps://revistas.rcaap.pt/nascercrescer/article/view/18708pt_PT
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/pt_PT
dc.subjectanomalypt_PT
dc.subjectchildrenpt_PT
dc.subjectexternal genitaliapt_PT
dc.subjectanomaliespt_PT
dc.subjectphysical examinationpt_PT
dc.subjectmalept_PT
dc.titleFindings in physical examination of the external genitalia in pediatric age − different is not always pathological − Part I (male)pt_PT
dc.title.alternativeAlterações ao exame físico do aparelho genital em idade pediátrica - o que é diferente nem sempre é patológico – Parte I (masculino)pt_PT
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.citation.conferencePlacePorto, Portugalpt_PT
oaire.citation.endPage32pt_PT
oaire.citation.issue1pt_PT
oaire.citation.startPage26pt_PT
oaire.citation.titleNascer & Crescer - Birth and Growth Medical Journalpt_PT
oaire.citation.volume30pt_PT
person.familyNameMoreira-Pinto
person.givenNameJoão
person.identifier.ciencia-id2B14-7F87-5A24
person.identifier.orcid0000-0001-9245-3733
person.identifier.scopus-author-id26635780500
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rcaap.typearticlept_PT
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