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Child sexual abuse is an increasingly common problem. This article rev
iews the current clinical and behavioral indicators that will aid the
emergency physician when evaluating and managing this condition. The m
ost common differential diagnoses are described and a general approach
to this diagnosis is suggested. Adopting a multidisciplinary method w
hen evaluating this problem will lessen the anxiety facing the examini
ng physician and provide a better outcome for the child, parents, and
community.