Editorial response to JPUROL-D-15-00312: Study of clitoral hood anatomy in the pediatric population.
Reference values for male pediatric genitalia are well described, so objective measurements may guide counseling and treatment. Normative values and/or descriptions of female external genitalia are lacking, perhaps due to more complex anatomy or gender bias. This study, although limited in size, helps to bridge this gap through a quantitative and descriptive evaluation of clitoral hood anatomy in the pediatric population. The authors describe a proportional increase in size of the labia minora and clitoral hood with age, however, there is wide variation and the clitoral diameter increases minimally. The authors also describe four common configurations of the clitoral hood and labia minora.