Management of painful clitoral neuroma after female genital mutilation/cutting (2017)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding II,III FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Abdulcadir,J.,Tille,J. C.,& Petignat,P.
FGM/C Type(s): II,III
Health area of focus: Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Objective: The study aimed to evaluate the symptoms and management of women presenting with a clitoral neuroma after female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C)
Study Population: Women with FGM/C who were diagnosed with a traumatic neuroma of the clitoris
Findings: During clitoral repair,the peri-clitoral fibrosis was removed,revealing neuroma of the clitoris in all six patients. After surgery,pain was alleviated. The seventh patient arrived with a visible and painful clitoral lump,which was determined to be a neuroma. The mass’s removal alleviated the agony. The sexual function of five women improved. One was sexually inactive,and the other had not yet begun sexual activity. Post-traumatic clitoral neuroma is a possible result of FGM/C. It can result in clitoral discomfort or be asymptomatic. Effective treatment for painful symptoms is neuroma excision,which can be performed during clitoral reconstruction. Surgical procedures should be regarded a component of interdisciplinary care. In symptomatic women,the efficacy of neuroma excision alone or in conjunction with clitoral reconstruction for the treatment of clitoral pain should be further evaluated.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Eastern Africa
Country(ies):Somalia