Abstract

MOUESCA, Juan Pablo; INDART DE ARZA, Miguel Javier  and  STABILITO, Luis. Anogenital warts and suspicion of child sexual abuse. Arch. argent. pediatr. [online]. 2012, vol.110, n.5, pp. 438-444. ISSN 0325-0075.

This article deals with anogenital warts (AGW) injuries caused by human papiloma virus (HPV) in children. Diagnosis, epidemiology, modes of transmission, differential diagnosis, relationship between AGW and cancer are descript. Also, it remarks the presence of AGW as indicator of child sexual abuse. Finally, it includes suggestions for the management of patients and their families by the paediatrician.

Keywords : Human papilloma virus; Anogenital warts; Condyloma acuminate; Child sexual abuse; Children.