Citation

Mouesca JP, Indart de Arza MJ, Stabilito L. Arch. Argent. Pediatr. 2012; 110(5): 438-444.

Vernacular Title

Verrugas anogenitales y sospecha de abuso sexual infantojuvenil.

Affiliation

Unidad de Violencia Familiar, Hospital General de Niños Dr. Pedro de Elizalde, Buenos Aires.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Sociedad Argentina de Pediatria)

DOI

10.1590/S0325-00752012000500018

PMID

23070187

Abstract

This article deals with anogenital warts (AGW) injuries caused by human papiloma virus (HPV) in children. Diagnosis, epidemiology, modes of transmission, differential diagnosis, relationship between AGW and cancer are descript. Also, it remarks the presence of AGW as indicator of child sexual abuse. Finally, it includes suggestions for the management of patients and their families by the paediatrician.

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