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Masturbation in prepubescent children: a case report and review of the literature
Author(s) -
Finkelstein E,
Amichai B,
Jaworowski S,
Mukamel M
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
child: care, health and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.832
H-Index - 82
eISSN - 1365-2214
pISSN - 0305-1862
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2214.1996.tb00434.x
Subject(s) - pallor , weakness , girl , pediatrics , medicine , psychology , developmental psychology , surgery
Summary A 10‐year‐old girl observed to have episodes of flushing, pallor and weakness, was referred for investigation of possible carcinoid syndrome. The cause of these episodes was masturbation. Masturbation occurs at all ages and in most cases is considered normal behaviour. Lack of recognition of this phenomenon in children may lead to unnecessary investigations and treatment.