Study of clitoral hood anatomy in the pediatric population

External genitalia size and morphology are varied in the pediatric female population. The clitoral hood and labia minora were observed to be distinctly separate structures. This study provides a reference for surgeons undertaking genital reconstruction procedures. The study demonstrated that the clitoral hood and labia minora are anatomically distinct structures.Age category measurement (mm)0-3 years (n = 18)4-8 years (n = 18)9-12 years (n = 9)13-16 years (n = 13)Mean length of clitoral hood8.714.316.920.9Mean clitoral diameter2.53.43.94.5Length of sides of clitoral hood21.636.247.856.4Clitoral hood to pubic symphysis14.727.634.644.5Clitoral hood to labia majora2.33.06.46.8Clitoral hood to urethral orifice12.417.124.839.4Length of labia minora9.410.715.240.0Depth of labia minora3.53.63.912.2