Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 23, Issue 5 , Pages 283-288 , September 2009

Common Conditions That Mimic Findings of Sexual Abuse

  • Gail Hornor, RNC, MS, CPNP

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence: Gail Hornor, RNC, MS, CPNP, Nationwide Children's Hospital, 700 Children's Dr, Columbus, OH 43205

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doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2008.05.003

Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 23, Issue 5 , Pages 283-288 , September 2009