Long-term Complications of Female Genital Mutilation - Clitoral Epidermoid Inclusion Cyst

• Published in: Bagcilar Medical Bulletin Vol. 9; no. 2; pp. 135 - 138
• Main Authors: Aktürk, Hilal, Dura, Mustafa Cengiz, Gürsoy, Berk, Alsalamin, Waseem, Ermin, Selma
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi, Bağcılar Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi 01-06-2024; Galenos Yayinevi
• Subjects: circumcision; clitoris; clitoromegaly; cyst; epidermal; inclusion; Sağlık Hizmetleri; Tıp; İstanbul; Türkiye; clitoromegaly; klitoromegali; inclusion; inklüzyon; clitoris; sünnet; cyst; klitoris; kist; Circumcision; epidermal
• ISSN: 2547-9431; 2547-9431
• DOI: 10.4274/BMB.galenos.2023.2023-10-098

This case study critically examines the long-term detrimental effects of
female genital mutilation (FGM), specifically focusing on the development
of clitoral epidermoid inclusion cysts. The study illuminates the oftenoverlooked
post-mutilation complications that extend beyond immediate
physical trauma, encompassing significant anatomical alterations with
potential psychosocial implications. As a direct consequence of FGM,
clitoral epidermoid inclusion cysts represent a physical manifestation
of such prolonged complications, contributing to discomfort, potential
sexual dysfunction, and an overall decline in quality of life. In an unusual
case, a 38-year-old African woman presented with a painful clitoral tumor
intermittently draining for three years. The study underscores the urgent
need for comprehensive preventive measures, early diagnosis, and
effective management strategies in affected populations to mitigate the
enduring consequences of this harmful practice.