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This study describes the history, clinical presentation, and medical examination findings of boys and male adolescents presenting to a large urban children\u2019s hospital emergency department (ED) seeking care for sexual assault.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods:<\/jats:title>\n A retrospective cross-sectional chart review was conducted for male patients aged 0\u201318 years who presented to an urban pediatric ED following a chief complaint of CSA or acute sexual assault between October 2019 and March 2024. Data extracted included patient demographics, history of the present illness, elapsed time to evaluation, and documented anogenital examination and laboratory findings.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n A total of 92 male patients with 93 system encounters met the inclusion criteria. The median age at presentation was 12.9 years. Like patterns for female counterparts, male sexual abuse survivors evaluated in the ED manifested only rare physical trauma or acute infection. Normal healthy anatomy was documented in 93% of patients who allowed physical examinations. Acute physical injury or positive laboratory findings were identified in only 7% and 3% of tested cases, respectively.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n Male pediatric CSA survivors evaluated in the ED rarely manifest anogenital trauma or acute infection upon medical examination. 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