Post Genital Mutilation Giant Clitoral Epidermoid Inclusion Cyst in Benin City,Nigeria (2010)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Osarumwense David Osifo
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To report overall occurrence,and the mode of presentation and management of girls with post genital mutilation giant clitoral epidermoid inclusion cyst in an African subregion.
Study Population: Female patients
Findings: Ignorance,financial constraints,and the fear of possible prosecution by anti-female genital mutilation agencies were reasons for late presentation. Consequently,rapid increase in size of all cysts (100%),mass effect producing dragging discomfort in the vulva of 14 (93.3%) girls,social stigmatization of 12 (80%) girls by peers and spouses,sexual difficulty experienced by 10 (66.7%),and irritating bulge in the perineum of 10 (66.7%) girls,were the most common indications for surgical consultation. Outcomes of cystectomy that included total clitoridectomy performed on on an outpatient basis mainly with local anesthesia were encouraging with no incidence of recurrence recorded on 1-4 years postoperative follow-up.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Nigeria