Assessment of Sexual Maturity Stages in Girls and Boys: Pediatric Research in Office Settings, Department of Research

This updated manual will assist you in learning how to assign the stages of the physical changes of pubertal development. Assessing pubertal maturity is a vital clinical skill. It is an essential part of the physical examination. It aids in the diagnosis and management of diverse pediatric conditions. And it is a prerequisite for counseling patients and families on sexual development.
This updated AAP manual shows exactly how state-of-the-art assessment is done. It also covers Tanner stages of physical development in children and adolescents.
Must-know issues, approaches, and methodologies
- Pubertal and genital maturity ratings
- Developmental staging how-tos
- Step-by-step examination and measurement techniques
- Anomalies and variants
- Assessment challenges and pitfalls
Fully illustrated quick-reference format
- Concise text explanations
- Classic photo sets
- Custom-created color photos and drawings.