The largest epidermal cyst with vitiligo lesions following female genital mutilation: a case report and literature review.

Journal: Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica, Et Adriatica
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Abstract

Epidermoid vulvar cystic lesions are proliferations of epidermal cells that can occur as a complication of female genital mutilation (FGM), which is still a common practice in many cultures, especially in Africa. A 36-year-old Sudanese woman presented with an enlarged clitoral mass that had first appeared 2 years earlier. Her medical history showed that she had undergone FGM when she was 3 years old. A perineal examination revealed a mobile, nontender, rounded cystic swelling with vitiligo lesions. After the cyst was excised, it revealed a 13 ×11 × 11 cm unilocular round mass. An epidermoid cyst was reported following microscopy. Follow-up 6 months later revealed a good result with no recurrence. To date, this is the largest epidermoid cyst following FGM and the first one with vitiligo lesions reported in the literature.

Authors
Melike Kibar Ozturk, İlkin Zindanci, Ebru Zemheri, Cumhur Çakır