Vulvovaginitis and other common childhood gynaecological conditions

Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed. 2011 Apr;96(2):73-8. doi: 10.1136/adc.2009.181883. Epub 2010 Nov 30.

Abstract

Paediatric gynaecological problems, especially those involving the vulvar area, are common in childhood. The conditions frequently seen include recurrent bacterial vulvovaginitis, vulvar irritation, labial adhesions and dermatological conditions. The presentation and management of these conditions will be reviewed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bacterial Infections
  • Child
  • Enterobiasis / diagnosis
  • Enterobius
  • Female
  • Genital Diseases, Female / diagnosis*
  • Genital Diseases, Female / epidemiology
  • Genital Diseases, Female / therapy*
  • Hemorrhage / diagnosis
  • Hemorrhage / therapy
  • Humans
  • Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus / diagnosis
  • Prevalence
  • Recurrence
  • Skin Diseases / diagnosis
  • Tissue Adhesions / diagnosis
  • Vagina / blood supply
  • Vaginal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Vulvar Diseases / diagnosis
  • Vulvovaginitis / diagnosis*
  • Vulvovaginitis / epidemiology
  • Vulvovaginitis / microbiology
  • Vulvovaginitis / therapy*