Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecologic Emergencies

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.