Published online August 1, 2005
PEDIATRICS Vol. 116 No. 2 August 2005, pp. 506-512 (doi:10.1542/peds.2005-1336)
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CLINICAL REPORT

The Evaluation of Sexual Abuse in Children

Nancy Kellogg, MD and the Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect

This clinical report serves to update the statement titled "Guidelines for the Evaluation of Sexual Abuse of Children," which was first published in 1991 and revised in 1999. The medical assessment of suspected sexual abuse is outlined with respect to obtaining a history, physical examination, and appropriate laboratory data. The role of the physician may include determining the need to report sexual abuse; assessment of the physical, emotional, and behavioral consequences of sexual abuse; and coordination with other professionals to provide comprehensive treatment and follow-up of victims.

Key Words: child sexual abuse • sexually transmitted diseases • medical assessment

Abbreviations: AAP, American Academy of Pediatrics • STDs, sexually transmitted disease


The following policy statement has been revised:

Guidelines for the Evaluation of Sexual Abuse of Children: Subject Review

Pediatrics 103: 186-191. [Full Text]



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