title: Inguinal and genital anomalies.
abstract: Problems of the groin and genitalia are a common presenting complaint in both pediatrician's offices and emergency departments. The authors endeavor to provide a comprehensive review of the most common inguinal and genital anomalies encountered by the pediatrician, with a special focus on examination and management.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Urology, Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA 30342, USA.
authors.forename: Laura Stansell
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Merriman
authors.forename: Lindsey
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Herrel
authors.forename: Andrew J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Kirsch
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D052776:Female Urogenital Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D046449:Hernia, Abdominal / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D052801:Male Urogenital Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*