From: Anal signs of child sexual abuse: a case–control study
Cases | Controls | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Sign | This study | RCPCH review | This study | RCPCH review |
Reflex anal dilatation | 22.3% | 0% | ||
Laxity/reduced anal tone | 26.6% | 2.8% | No reports | |
Reddening/erythema | 30.4% | 8.3% | ||
Perianal venous congestion | 35.9% | 0.6% | ||
Fissure/laceration | 14.1% | 1.1% | ||
Anal or perianal bruising | 0% | 0% | ||
Any signs | 74% | 16% | No reports |