title: [3 cases of vulvar epidermal cysts after female genital mutilation].
abstract: We report three cases of tumors of the vulva following an excision during childhood, in patients aged 22 to 25. The achieved surgical removal gave correct aesthetic and functional results. Histological examination of these tumors revealed epidermal cyst containing keratin. Because of clinical, psychological and social impact of female excision, steps should be taken against such traditional practices.
authors.affiliation: Clinique gynécologique et obstétricale du CHU de Dakar, BP 15745, Dakar Fann, Sénégal. phmoreira66@hotmail.com
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Moreira
authors.forename: I V
authors.initials: IV
authors.lastname: Moreira
authors.forename: E H O
authors.initials: EH
authors.lastname: Faye
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Cisse
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Mendes
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Diadhiou
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D019093:Circumcision, Female / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D014845:Vulvar Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery