Giant Epidermoid Inclusion Cyst of the Clitoris Mimicking Clitoromegaly

Abstract

We describe a rare case of clitoromegaly due to a large clitoral cyst that occurred spontaneously without any declared previous female genital mutilation. The cyst was excised successfully with good cosmetic results.

Clitoromegaly due to an epidermal inclusion cyst: A case report

“…Despite being illegal in most countries, these practices are still being performed among girls from some African and Muslim countries, with epidermal inclusion cysts being a late complication of such intervention. There are few reported cases of epidermal inclusion cysts of the clitoris in which there was no history of trauma or ritual circumcision [ [12] , [13] , 14 ]; ours therefore contributes to the international literature. Due to the great variety of tumors that can affect the vulva, the histopathological study is essential to confirm the diagnosis.…”

Clitoridal Inclusion Cyst Following Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting - A Case Report

“…Clitoridal inclusion cyst rarely occurs in females in the absence of a previous history of circumcision [14]. However, there have been reports of spontaneous occurrence of clitoridal inclusion cyst without any declared previous female genital mutilation [15,16].…”

Epidermal Cyst of the Clitoris Mimicking Cliteromegaly: A Case Report and Review of the Literatüre

“…3 Rarely, epidermal cysts in the clitoris have been reported in the literature without history of trauma, as in our case. [4][5][6] These epidermal cysts located at the clitoris are usually seen during adulthood and the adolescence. 7 These cysts are rarely encountered during prepubertal or postmenopausal period.…”

“…[8][9][10] Our patient did not have any history of surgery, trauma or mutilation, as rarely seen. 6 Epidermal cysts can cause discomfort to the patient and pain during intercourse. Our patient did not claim any pain or any effect on her quality of life.…”