Localized Intravascular Coagulopathy of Venous Malformation Involving the Labia as a Mimic of Child Sexual Abuse

Authors

Leslie Strickler, Department of Pediatrics, University of New Mexico Children's Hospital
Lan Anh Van-Dinh, Department of Pediatrics, University of New Mexico Children's Hospital
Christopher Torrez, Department of Pediatrics, University of New Mexico Children's Hospital
Jessica Willliams, Department of Radiology, Presbyterian Hospital; Department of Radiology, University of New Mexico Hospital

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-2020

Abstract

Given location and relative rarity, anogenital injuries in children often prompt concern for maltreatment. We present a case of localized intravascular coagulopathy as a complication of venous malformation, which mimicked abusive trauma leading to an evaluation for maltreatment. Comprehensive assessment identified the underlying medical cause. This case represents an example of the importance of objective assessment in unusual case presentations to ensure diagnostic accuracy, and appropriate direction of medical and child protection resources.

Publisher

Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine

ISSN

ISSN 1522-8401

Volume

21

Issue

3

DOI

10.1016/j.cpem.2020.100787

Recommended Citation

Leslie Strickler, Lan Anh Van-Dinh, Christopher Torrez, Jessica Williams, Localized Intravascular Coagulopathy of Venous Malformation Involving the Labia as a Mimic of Child Sexual Abuse, Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Volume 21, Issue 3, 2020, 100787, ISSN 1522-8401, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpem.2020.100787.