Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecologic Emergencies

Marissa Wolfe; Emily Rose

doi:10.1016/j.emc.2023.01.006

Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecologic Emergencies

Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2023 May;41(2):355-367. doi: 10.1016/j.emc.2023.01.006. Epub 2023 Feb 19.

Authors

Marissa Wolfe¹, Emily Rose²

Affiliations

¹ Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center, 1200 North State Street, Room 1060E, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA.
² Pre-Health Undergraduate Studies, Department of Emergency Medicine, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center, Old General Hospital, 1200 North State Street, Room 1100, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA. Electronic address: emilyros@usc.edu.

PMID: 37024169
DOI: 10.1016/j.emc.2023.01.006

Abstract

Pediatric gynecology encompasses a wide range of topics from the maternal estrogen impact on the neonate, to the unique pathophysiology of the lack of estrogen on prepubescent females, and the independence and sexual maturation that occurs with adolescence. This article will review the impact of normal hormonal variations in children, unique pathophysiology of certain conditions in the prepubescent period, as well as common injuries and infections of the genitourinary system in children.

Keywords: Inguinal hernia; Ovarian torsion; Pelvic inflammatory disease; Sexually transmitted infections; Straddle injuries; Vulvovaginitis.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Child
Emergencies*
Estrogens*
Female
Humans
Infant, Newborn

Substances

Estrogens