Odor (Unusual Urine and Body)

Authors

• Erik E. Langenau, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineFollow
• Stephanie Abuso

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2025

Abstract

Unusual odors in children may be a chief concern, symptom, or sign. The odors may emanate from the breath, urine, skin, sputum, vomitus, stool, or vagina, and they can provide helpful clues in the diagnosis of many specific conditions.

Publication Title

Signs and Symptoms in Pediatrics

Comments

This book chapter was published in Signs and Symptoms in Pediatrics.

The published version is available at https://doi.org/10.1542/9781610028219-57.

Copyright © 2026 American Academy of Pediatrics.

Recommended Citation

Langenau, Erik E. and Abuso, Stephanie, "Odor (Unusual Urine and Body)" (2025). PCOM Scholarly Works. 2378.
https://digitalcommons.pcom.edu/scholarly_papers/2378 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/9781610028219-57