[Problems in paediatric gynaecology (author's transl)].

The present survey deals with the physiological development and pathological disturbances of the female genital organs in childhood. The different phases in development of the female genitals are discussed under sections on the newborn phase, the resting phase and the maturing time. Then follows a description of the most important illnesses met with in practice including various types of vulvovaginitis, tumours, genital bleeding and accidental injuries. This review could not be extended to include a description of congenital malformations and endocrinological disturbances.