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In this chapter on the disorders of the female external genitalia, identification and treatment of labial adhesions and recognition of the classic interlabial masses is emphasized. The significance of vaginal discharge and vaginal bleeding in the prepubertal female is discussed.
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Hurwitz, R.S. (2010). Disorders of the Female External Genitalia. In: Godbole, P., Koyle, M., Wilcox, D. (eds) Guide to Pediatric Urology and Surgery in Clinical Practice. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84996-366-4_10
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