Abstract
The field of pediatric and adolescent gynecology (PAG) encompasses a host of clinical conditions spanning a variety of disciplines and specialties. Primary care providers including obstetricians and gynecologists are often called upon to diagnose and treat problems of the genitourinary system that occur in children and adolescents, especially when a subspecialist is not available. Even in centers where there is PAG expertise, a working knowledge and understanding of the common clinical problems can be very useful in determining if and when a referral is necessary. Table 2.1 lists those scenarios under the pediatric and adolescent gynecology umbrella and it will serve as a framework for this chapter.
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Jamieson, M.A., Sanfilippo, J.S. (2007). Pediatric and Adolescent Patients. In: Primary Care in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-32328-2_2
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