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Infantile perineal protrusion: case report.

Dennis J Chute¹, Wilma Stasaitis, Robert J Bready

¹Dutchess County Medical Examiner's Office, Poughkeepsie, New York, USA. dchute@co.dutchess.ny.us

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Infantile perineal protrusion, a skin tag-like lesion, can be misidentified as child sexual abuse. This case highlights the importance of recognizing this benign dermatologic finding in forensic evaluations.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Dermatology
Forensic Medicine

Background:

Infantile perineal protrusion is a recently identified dermatologic condition.
It presents as a benign skin tag-like lesion in infants.

Observation:

The lesion can be mistaken for signs of sexual child abuse.
There is limited discussion of this entity in forensic literature.

Findings:

This case report details a 3-month-old infant with a characteristic infantile perineal protrusion.
The lesion's appearance and differential diagnosis are discussed.

Implications:

Accurate identification is crucial to prevent misdiagnosis of child sexual abuse.
Increased awareness in forensic and pediatric settings is recommended.