Report
Fused labia, undescended testis and encopresis
Publisher
Child health
Maternal and infant welfare
Australia
Description
Fused labia is an acquired condition that generally affects otherwise normal girls in the first few years of life. It occurs when the inner surfaces of the labia minora become irritated and the 'raw' areas on each side stick together.
Undescended testis (or cryptorchidism) is a term used to describe the testis that has not descended into, and does not reside in, the scrotum. If left untreated it may result in reduced fertility.
Encopresis, which is defined as the regular and involuntary passing of faeces into the colon beyond 4 years of age, is a distressing condition for both the child and the family.
Publication Details
DOI:
10.4225/50/55470E0FEE0DE
Copyright:
Centre for Community Child Health 1996
Access Rights Type:
open
Post date:
4 Feb 2015
