Delayed presentation of clitoridal cyst: a case report.
BACKGROUND
Genital mutilation (female circumcision) is a common practice in Africa which is done for a variety of reasons. The complications of this practice often present early, but are sometimes delayed.


RESULTS
The case presented is that of a large clitoridal cyst which presented in the post menopausal period twenty eight years after it's onset. The aetiology, types and complications of genital mutilation are discussed.


CONCLUSIONS
The harmful practice of genital mutilation is deeply ingrained in sub Saharan Africa. It's elimination will be facilitated by education and media campaigns highlighting it's harmful effects.
Ezem
B U
BU
Dept of Obsterics and Cynaaecology, Imo State University Teaching Hospita Orlu, Nigeria. firstezem@yahoo.com
D000368:Aged; D019093:Circumcision, Female / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002987:Clitoris / Q000473:pathology*; D003560:Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005836:Genitalia, Female / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D013997:Time Factors