Neuroma of the clitoris after female genital cutting.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Nerve tumors of the clitoris and particularly neuromas are extremely rare. A 27-year-old infibulated African woman suffering from chronic vulvar pain increasing with sexual intercourse presented for gynecologic care. Examination revealed a painful clitoral tumor. The tumor was surgically excised. The diagnosis of amputation neuroma of the clitoris was made by microscopic examination. This is the first well-documented case of clitoral amputation neuroma occurring after female genital cutting. Considering the high number of genital cuttings practiced, these tumors are probably under-reported in the literature.
Medical subject headings
- Circumcision, Female
- Neuroma
- Vulvar Neoplasms