Are You Sure it is a Sexual Abuse?
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Are You Sure it is a Sexual Abuse?

Forbes J Med 2024;5(1):76-78 DOI: 10.4274/forbes.galenos.2024.50251
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Abstract

Vulvar lichen sclerosis is a rare dermatosis in childhood. Clinical signs may be confused with sexual abuse, so differential diagnosis requires careful evaluation, especially during childhood. In this report, we present a case of lichen sclerosis who was referred to Child Advocacy Center with an initial diagnosis of sexual abuse. The diagnostic work-up included a multidiciplinary approach.

Keywords: Lichen sclerosis, childhood, sexual abuse