title: Traumatic vulvar hematomas. Assessing and treating nonobstetric patients.
abstract: Management of the vast majority of vulvar hematomas is conservative. Most resolve spontaneously when simple measures are taken. Serial examinations are necessary to distinguish uncomplicated hematomas from those requiring surgery. The clinician must also be vigilant for the possibility of sexual abuse and respond with appropriate workup and referral if this situation is suspected.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, David Grant US Air Force Medical Center, Travis AFB, CA 94535-5300.
authors.forename: G D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Gianini
authors.forename: M W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Method
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Christman
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D014844:Vulva / Q000293:injuries*; D014845:Vulvar Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000628:therapy*