Office pediatric gynecology

The frequency and variety of gynecologic problems that can afflict young girls make the gynecologic examination an important part of every routine general medical evaluation of the child. Conversely, gynecologic problems necessitate a complete general evaluation to determine an underlying etiology and possibly associated findings elsewhere. This article will address the approach to the examination of the genitalia of the young child and the approach to diagnosis and management of the most common gynecologic conditions presenting in childhood.