Neuroma of the clitoris after female genital cutting (2003)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding III FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Fernández-Aguilar Sergio,Jean-Christophe Noël
FGM/C Type(s): III
Health area of focus: Gynaecological.
Objective: To document a case of nerve tumors of the clitoris and particularly neuromas
Study Population: Women
Findings: This was the first well-documented case of clitoral amputation neuroma occurring after female genital cutting. Considering the high number of genital cuttings practiced,these tumors were probably under-reported in the literature
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Not specified
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