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ArticleJournal of surgical case reports2025

Unseen scars: a case report on clitoral epidermal inclusion cyst and its influence on female body perception.

Qudus Olajide Lawal, Ade Isenalumhe, Governor B O Okome, Mojeed Momoh, Joseph Ikheloa, Charles Igene, Sharon Emordi, Julius Arebun

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Qudus Olajide LawalDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, KM 87, Benin-Auchi Road, P.M.B. 08, Irrua 310114, Edo State, Nigeria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8951-7705
Ade IsenalumheDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, KM 87, Benin-Auchi Road, P.M.B. 08, Irrua 310114, Edo State, Nigeria.
Governor B O OkomeDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, KM 87, Benin-Auchi Road, P.M.B. 08, Irrua 310114, Edo State, Nigeria.
Mojeed MomohDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, KM 87, Benin-Auchi Road, P.M.B. 08, Irrua 310114, Edo State, Nigeria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5397-2098
Joseph IkheloaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, KM 87, Benin-Auchi Road, P.M.B. 08, Irrua 310114, Edo State, Nigeria.
Charles IgeneDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, KM 87, Benin-Auchi Road, P.M.B. 08, Irrua 310114, Edo State, Nigeria.
Sharon EmordiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, KM 87, Benin-Auchi Road, P.M.B. 08, Irrua 310114, Edo State, Nigeria.
Julius ArebunDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, KM 87, Benin-Auchi Road, P.M.B. 08, Irrua 310114, Edo State, Nigeria.

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Abstract

Clitoral cyst is an epidermal inclusion cyst that results from invagination of the epidermis into the dermis or subcutaneous tissue. It commonly occurs following trauma from female genital mutilation (FGM), with presentation typically in childhood or the peripubertal period. Later, presentations often arise due to the asymptomatic nature of the condition and the associated stigma. Most previous reports have focused on cyst size, spontaneous aetiology, or its association with FGM. In this case report, we present an unusual case of a large clitoral cyst in a 38-year-old woman who had previously been denied treatment on three occasions at different healthcare facilities. She reported feeling like a 'man' all her life, reflecting a distressing negative body image. She subsequently had cyst excision and reported improved self-esteem.

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body imagecase reportclitoral epidermal inclusion cystfemale genital mutilation

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PMCPMC12416809

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