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GYNECOLOGIC PROBLEMS OF CHILDHOOD 1.1 (AB) Flashcards

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What is the most common age range for gynecologic problems in children?

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“Childhood to early adolescence”

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What approach should be taken when discussing gynecologic issues with adolescents?

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“Non-biased and developmentally appropriate discussions”

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What type of history should be taken if a gynecologic problem is suspected to be due to another disease?

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“Comprehensive history”

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Why is it important to encourage adolescent patients to ask their own questions during consultations?

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“To ensure they understand. provide feedback and explore their insights”

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What should you do if a family member cannot be present during a genital examination?

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“Ask a female colleague to assist with the examination”

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What option can be offered to older children during genital exams to increase their understanding?

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“Watching the examination with a handheld mirror”

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What are the indications for a genital examination in children?

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“Vaginal bleeding. vaginal discharge. vulvar trauma. foreign body. perineal/pelvic masses. vulvovaginal lesions. congenital anomalies. suspected sexual abuse”

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What is the recommended positioning for genital exams in children younger than 4 years old?

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“Sitting on parent’s lap with legs straddling parent’s thighs”

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What is the frog-leg position used for in pediatric gynecologic exams?

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“Supine position with hips fully abducted and feet together”

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What is the knee-chest position used for in pediatric gynecologic exams?

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“Elevation of buttocks and hips”

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What should be documented after a genital examination?

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“Findings. each structure visualized and sketches or photographs with patient/caregiver consent”

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At what age is the first Pap test recommended?

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“21 years old”

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What are some indications for pelvic examination in adolescents?

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“Unexplained menstrual irregularities. severe dysmenorrhea. unexplained abdominal/pelvic pain. unexplained dysuria. abnormal vaginal discharge. IUD placement. foreign body removal. inability to place tampons”

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At what age should the first gynecologic evaluation occur?

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“Between 13 and 15 years old”

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What is the focus of the first gynecologic visit between 13-15 years old?

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“Patient education. no pelvic exam unless indicated”

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What is the most common gynecologic problem in prepubertal children?

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“Vulvovaginitis”

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What is the incidence of vulvovaginitis in prepubertal children?

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“17-50%”

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What are common causes of vulvovaginitis in children?

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“Inadequate/excessive hygiene or chemical irritants”

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At what ages does vulvovaginitis peak?

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“4 and 8 years old”

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What are some clinical manifestations of vulvovaginitis?

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“Diaper dermatitis. physiologic leukorrhea. labial agglutination. genital ulcers. dermatoses”

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What is the primary treatment for vulvovaginitis?

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“Hygiene measures and education”

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What type of soap is recommended for children with vulvovaginitis?

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“Mild. hypoallergenic soap”

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What does molluscum contagiosum look like?

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“1-5mm discrete. skin-colored. dome-shaped. umbilicated lesions with a cheesy plug”

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How is molluscum contagiosum usually diagnosed?

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“Visual inspection”

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What is the usual treatment for molluscum contagiosum in children?
"Self-limited; may resolve spontaneously"
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What are treatment options for molluscum contagiosum if intervention is needed?
"Cryosurgery. laser. curettage. podophyllotoxin. silver nitrate. imiquimod. potassium hydroxide"
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What does condyloma acuminata look like?
"Skin-colored papules. some with shaggy. cauliflower-like appearance"
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How is condyloma acuminata usually diagnosed?
"Visual inspection"
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Is HPV DNA testing helpful for diagnosing condyloma acuminata in children?
"No"
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What is the usual approach to condyloma acuminata in children?
"Wait and see (many resolve in 60 days)"
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What topical treatments can be used for condyloma acuminata?
"Imiquimod cream. podophyllotoxin"
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When is surgical treatment considered for condyloma acuminata?
"For symptomatic or large lesions"
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What does herpes simplex look like in the genital area?
"Blisters that break. leaving tender ulcers"
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How is genital herpes confirmed?
"Culture from lesion"
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What is the treatment for disseminated neonatal herpes?
"Acyclovir 20 mg/kg IV q8h for 21 days"
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What is the first-line treatment for genital herpes in children 2-12 years old (first episode)?
"Acyclovir 1200 mg/day divided q8h for 7-10 days"
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What condition presents as adherent labia with a central semi-translucent line?
"Labial agglutination"
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When does labial agglutination require treatment?
"If symptomatic (vulvitis. urinary dribbling
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What is the treatment for symptomatic labial agglutination?
"Topical estrogen cream or betamethasone ointment"
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What should be done if breast budding occurs during estrogen treatment for labial agglutination?
"Stop estrogen treatment"
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What should be applied to prevent recurrence after resolving labial agglutination?
"Emollient like petroleum jelly at bedtime"
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What is the appearance of lichen sclerosus in children?
"Sclerotic. atrophic. parchment-like plaque with hourglass/keyhole appearance"
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What symptoms can lichen sclerosus cause?
"Perineal itching. soreness. dysuria"
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What is the first-line treatment for lichen sclerosus?
"Ultrapotent topical corticosteroids (clobetasol propionate 0.05%)"
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How long is clobetasol usually applied for lichen sclerosus?
"Once or twice daily for 4-8 weeks"
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What is the long-term outlook for lichen sclerosus in girls?
"Often resolves with puberty but may require long-term follow-up"
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What immunomodulators can be used for lichen sclerosus?
"Tacrolimus 1%. Pimecrolimus 1%"
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What is the most common dermatologic problem in infancy?
Diaper dermatitis
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What is the most common cause of diaper dermatitis?
Moisture and contact with urine and feces, with colonization by Candida spp.
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What is the first-line treatment for diaper dermatitis?
Hygiene measures: frequent diaper changes, frequent bathing, water-repellant barriers like zinc oxide
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What treatment is added if satellite lesions of Candida are present in diaper dermatitis?
Topical antifungal
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What is the typical presentation of genital ulcers in prepubertal girls?
Painful red or white lesions that evolve into sharply demarcated red-rimmed ulcers with a necrotic or eschar-like base
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What prodromal symptoms can accompany genital ulcers in non-sexually active young girls?
Flu-like symptoms: fever, nausea, abdominal pain
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What are common causes of vaginal bleeding in prepubertal children?
Vulvovaginitis, dermatologic conditions, vaginal foreign bodies, urethral prolapse
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What are less common causes of vaginal bleeding in prepubertal children?
Endogenous or exogenous estrogen (pseudomenses)
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What are the least common causes of vaginal bleeding in prepubertal children?
Neoplasms and trauma
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What is the hallmark of lichen sclerosus in children?
Chronic inflammation, intense pruritus, thinning and whitening of vulvar and perianal skin
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What is the diagnostic method for lichen sclerosus?
Tissue biopsy
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What is the first-line treatment for lichen sclerosus?
Ultrapotent topical steroids (clobetasol propionate 0.05%)
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What is the most common vaginal foreign body in prepubertal girls?
Retained toilet paper
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What symptom is commonly associated with vaginal foreign bodies in children?
Blood-tinged, foul-smelling discharge
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What procedure facilitates removal of vaginal foreign bodies in children?
Vaginoscopy
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What condition presents as a friable hemorrhagic mass protruding from the external urethral meatus in children?
Urethral prolapse
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What is the treatment for urethral prolapse in children?
Twice-daily sitz baths and topical estrogen cream (e.g., Estrace 0.01%) for 2 weeks
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What condition is characterized by vaginal bleeding as a presenting sign, often with premature pubertal development?
Precocious puberty
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What is the age cutoff for concern about precocious puberty in non-African-American girls?
Before age 7 years
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What is the age cutoff for concern about precocious puberty in African-American girls?
Before age 6 years
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What is the most common source of premature development in precocious puberty?
Gonadotropin-dependent (central) precocious puberty
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What condition can cause both pubertal delay and premature vaginal bleeding in severe cases?
Juvenile hypothyroidism
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What is the treatment for juvenile hypothyroidism?
Thyroid hormone replacement (Levothyroxine)
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What is the most common benign vascular neoplasm of infancy?
Infantile hemangiomas
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What is the first-line topical treatment for infantile hemangiomas?
Topical beta-blockers (Timolol 0.5%) 2-3 times daily for 6-12 months
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What are additional treatment options for infantile hemangiomas besides topical beta-blockers?
Intralesional corticosteroids (triamcinolone) or laser ablation/surgical excision
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What are the characteristic lesions of psoriasis in the vulva of children?
Pruritic, well-demarcated, non-scaly, brightly erythematous symmetric plaques
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What is the first-line treatment for vulvar psoriasis in children?
Low- to medium-potency topical corticosteroids
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Where else might psoriasis lesions be found in children?
Scalp, nasolabial folds, behind ears
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What is the characteristic presentation of atopic dermatitis in children?
Crusty, weepy lesions with intense pruritus and erythema
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What is the recommended treatment for atopic dermatitis in children?
Avoid irritants, use topical corticosteroids for flare-ups, moisturizers for dry skin
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What condition is associated with exposure to perfumed soaps, bubble bath, or elastic bands of undergarments?
Contact dermatitis
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What is the treatment for contact dermatitis?
Avoid irritants and use topical corticosteroids for flare-ups
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What condition presents with erythematous, greasy, yellowish scaling on the vulva and labial crural folds?
Seborrheic dermatitis
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What is the treatment for seborrheic dermatitis in the vulva?
Gentle cleaning, topical clotrimazole with 1% hydrocortisone
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What condition presents as sharply demarcated hypopigmented patches often symmetric around vaginal and anal regions?
Vitiligo
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What associated illnesses should be considered in a child with vitiligo?
Thyroid disease, Addison disease, pernicious anemia, diabetes mellitus
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What is the treatment for limited vitiligo lesions?
Low-potency corticosteroids or tacrolimus
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When should a child with extensive vitiligo lesions be referred to a dermatologist?
If no improvement after 2-4 weeks of treatment

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