Acute vulvar pain in a lady with post circumcision inclusion cyst of the vulva containing stones: a case report (2014)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding III FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Gudu Wondimu
FGM/C Type(s): III
Health area of focus: Gynaecological.
Objective: To report a case of stone containing post circumcision inclusion cyst of the vulva presenting with unusual acute vulvar pain in a lady who had type III female genital cutting during her childhood.
Study Population: Women
Findings: Post circumcision epidermoid inclusion cyst of the vulva containing stones and presenting with acute vulvar pain is extremely rare. Health professional in areas where female genital cutting is prevalent,should be aware of such unusual late vulvar complications of the practice,which might be misdiagnosed for other solid vulvar dermatologic tumours and be familiar with the appropriate management
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Eastern Africa
Country(ies):Ethiopia