Post-circumcision giant epidermal clitoral inclusion cyst: Case report (2012)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding II FGM/C with the following characteristics:

Author(s): S Onwere,B Chigbu,E Akwuruoha,P Ndukwe,C Ndukwe,A Onwere
FGM/C Type(s): II
Health area of focus: Gynaecological.

Objective: To describe a case of post-circumcision giant epidermal clitoral inclusion cyst including the aetiology,presentation,diagnosis,differential diagnosis,management and reason for its late presentation in a 35-year old married woman.
Study Population: a case of post-circumcision giant epidermal clitoral inclusion cys
Findings: Although a clitoral cyst is rare,it should be considered in the differential diagnosis in a female who had previously undergone female genital mutilation and subsequently presents with a clitoral mass. An increased awareness of epidermal clitoral inclusion cyst as a long term complication after type II FGM is necessary

Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Nigeria

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