Masturbation in Prepubescent Children: a Case Report and Review of the Literature

Overview

Journal Child Care Health Dev

Specialty Pediatrics

Date 1996 Sep 1

PMID 8879757

Citations 3

Authors

E Finkelstein

B Amichai

S Jaworowski

M Mukamel

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Abstract

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.

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