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Neuroma of the clitoris after female genital cutting

par Fernandez Aguilar, Sergio ;Noël, Jean Christophe
Référence Obstetrics and gynecology, 101, 5 SUPPL., page (1053-1054)
Publication Publié, 2003-05

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BACKGROUND: Nerve tumors of the clitoris and particularly neuromas are extremely rare. CASE: 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. CONCLUSION: 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. © 2003 by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.