Examination of The Genitalia and Extremities in Infant
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The genitalia of female newborns look a bit different from the genitalia of older sexually immature females because of the influence of maternal hormones. At times, there may even be a bloody vaginal discharge within a few days after birth, resulting from withdrawal bleeding. The labia majora and labia minora appear full and puff y. The vaginal opening can be seen, as can the hymen, which partially obscures the orifice. The clitoris should be contained within the preputial covering; if it is not, clitoral enlargement should be suspected. This may occur in congenital adrenal hyperplasia or, less commonly, in disorders of sexual differentiation. If abnormalities are encountered,
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