Epidermal clitoral inclusion cyst after type I female genital mutilation (2001)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding I FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Rouzi AA, Sindi O, Radhan B, Ba’aqeel H.
FGM/C Type(s): I
Health area of focus: Gynaecological.
Objective: To document the occurrence of long-term sequelae after type I female genital mutilation (FGM) and describe the surgical treatment of epidermal clitoral inclusion cyst.
Study Population: women affected with epidermal clitoral inclusion cyst after type I FGM
Findings: The duration (mean +/- SD,range) of symptoms was 10.3 +/- 5.4,2 to 20 years. They were treated by excision of the cyst with particular attention to preserve the remaining part of the clitoris. The technique involved making a vertical incision in the skin,dissecting and excising the cyst,removing the excessive skin,and reapproximating the skin edges. The procedure was done on all patients without intraoperative complications. All except one were discharged home on the second postoperative day. Follow-up showed no recurrence of symptoms. The study concluded that long-term sequelae can occur after type I FGM. The surgical treatment of clitoral inclusion cyst is simple and effective.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Asia
Country(ies):Saudi Arabia