Adolescent Gynecologic Conditions Presenting in Emergency Settings.
What an adolescent patient and her parents define as a gynecologic emergency often proves to be merely a prolonged period. Nevertheless, because gynecologic complaints can be serious, each patient must be thoroughly evaluated. Common problems include dysfunctional uterine bleeding (mild, moderate, or severe), ectopic pregnancy, pelvic inflammatory disease, spontaneous abortion, and abdominal pain. Diagnosis and management of each of these conditions are discussed in detail.
Kozlowski
K
Division of Adolescent Medicine, Arkansas Children's Hospital, 800 Marshall St., Little Rock, AR 72202, USA.
Gottlieb
A
Graham
CJ
Cleveland
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