Epidermal inclusion cyst of the clitoris 30 years after female genital mutilation.
OBJECTIVE
To present a case report of a patient with epidermal inclusion cyst as a late complication of female circumcision, the management of the patient, and a review of the literature.


METHODS
Case report and literature review.


METHODS
University hospital.


METHODS
A 37-year-old female from Guinea with a large clitoral mass of 6 months' duration.


METHODS
Complete history and physical exam of the patient and subsequent surgical resection of the cyst.


METHODS
Diagnosis, surgical management, and postoperative sexual function and emotional well-being.


RESULTS
Resolution of swelling and discomfort, satisfactory postoperative sexual function and emotional well-being.


CONCLUSIONS
There should be awareness of one of the relatively common delayed complications of female genital circumcision and familiarity with its surgical management. Overall, surgical management appears to be effective, and there is no documented risk of recurrence.
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, USA. aasant2@emory.edu
Albert
A
Asante
Kenan
K
Omurtag
Carla
C
Roberts
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D019093:Circumcision, Female / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D002987:Clitoris / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D002479:Inclusion Bodies / Q000473:pathology