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Abstract
• Perineal groove is described as a wet sulcus lined with mucoumembrane extending from the posterior fourchette to the anterior anus • Perineal grooves are rarely described in literature but ar likely more common in practice. • The underlying pathogenesis and embryologic origin of perineal grooves are poorly understood. • Perineal grooves generally self-resolve by 1 year of age. • Surgical intervention is rarely indicated but can be considered for rare complications (infections, mucus drainage) or for cosmetic purposes, usually after 2 years of age. • Recognition of this mild anomaly can eliminate unnecessary (and potentially invasive) testing and procedures.Entities:
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Year: 2016 PMID: 26729785 DOI: 10.1542/pir.2015-0043
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Rev ISSN: 0191-9601