Hymenal morphology in children and adolescents following penile-vaginal penetration

The hymenal injuries in adolescents due to penile penetration is more common and severe than adults because of the lack sexual child birth experience. In a case rape which has occurred within few days, medical professional can identify on genitalia are supportive vaginal penetration. But if presents at later stage there may not be any injury or scar prove abuse. paper reviews contribution different examination techniques identifying injuries, features an intact hymen, healing process, expected hymen been penetrated adolescent children. appearance normal process well documented except deep lacerations transection through posterior leaves evidence previous injury. Most publications conclude with stressing importance recording detailed statement given by as medico legal diagnosis alleged non-acute cases Therefore obtaining history incident standard duty care managing victim abuse important interpretation help law make judicial judgment. words like no penetration, should used caution.