Genital Manifestations of Physical Abuse in Male Infants and Children

We present 3 male patients with genital bruising due to physical abuse to improve recognition of genital trauma as a sentinel injury. In the absence of an underlying medical condition or a clear acceptable accidental mechanism for the genital injury, an evaluation for child abuse is recommended. (c) 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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This study presents 3 cases of male patients with genital bruising caused by physical abuse, aiming to raise awareness of genital trauma as a sentinel injury. An evaluation for child abuse is recommended in the absence of an underlying medical condition or a clear acceptable accidental mechanism for the genital injury.