Genital anomalies in newborns

Examination of genitalia should be an essential part of newborn assessment. Early detection of congenital disorders is essential to begin appropriate medical or surgical therapy and to prevent complications that could profoundly affect a child’s life. The present review aims to describe the main gen...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of perinatology 2021-09, Vol.41 (9), p.2124-2133
Hauptverfasser:	Mecarini, Federico, Fanos, Vassilios, Crisponi, Giangiorgio
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	692/699/2732 692/700/1720 Abdomen Abnormalities Anomalies Births Bladder Child Complications Congenital anomalies Congenital diseases Early Diagnosis Females Genitalia Genitourinary organs Health aspects Humans Infant Infant, Newborn Infants (Newborn) Life Sciences & Biomedicine Males Medical diagnosis Medicine Medicine & Public Health Neonatal Screening Neonates Newborn babies Obstetrics & Gynecology Pediatric research Pediatric Surgery Pediatrics Penis Review Article Science & Technology
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Zusammenfassung:	Examination of genitalia should be an essential part of newborn assessment. Early detection of congenital disorders is essential to begin appropriate medical or surgical therapy and to prevent complications that could profoundly affect a child’s life. The present review aims to describe the main genital anomalies in infants and provide images in order to help the physician in current clinical practice.
ISSN:	0743-8346 1476-5543
DOI:	10.1038/s41372-021-00991-1