Lawal Qudus Olajide, Isenalumhe Ade, Okome Governor B O, Momoh Mojeed, Ikheloa Joseph, Igene Charles, Emordi Sharon, Arebun Julius
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, KM 87, Benin-Auchi Road, P.M.B. 08, Irrua 310114, Edo State, Nigeria.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ambrose Ali University, KM 70, Benin-Auchi Road, P.M.B. 14, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria.
J Surg Case Rep. 2025 Sep 8;2025(9):rjaf672. doi: 10.1093/jscr/rjaf672. eCollection 2025 Sep.
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.
阴蒂囊肿是一种表皮包涵囊肿,由表皮向内陷入真皮或皮下组织所致。它通常发生于女性生殖器切割(FGM)造成的创伤之后,典型表现于儿童期或青春期前期。后来,由于该病无症状的特性以及相关的污名化,症状才经常显现出来。之前的大多数报告都聚焦于囊肿大小、自发病因或其与女性生殖器切割的关联。在本病例报告中,我们呈现了一例不同寻常的病例,一名38岁女性患有巨大阴蒂囊肿,她此前曾在不同医疗机构三次被拒绝治疗。她报告称一生都感觉自己像个“男人”,反映出一种令人痛苦的负面身体形象。她随后接受了囊肿切除手术,并报告自尊有所改善。