Acquired Clitoromegaly: A Gynaecological Problem or an Obstetric Complication?

Acquired Clitoromegaly: A Gynaecological Problem or an Obstetric Complication?

Acquired non-hormonal clitoromegaly is a rare condition and is due to benign or malignant tumours and sometimes idiopathic. Few cases of clitoral abscesses have been reported after female circumcision. We hereby report a case of clitoral abscess causing acquired clitoromegaly following an obstetri...

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Main Authors: Mamta Gupta, Vandana Saini, Anju Poddar, Supriya Kumari, Ashesh Maitra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2016-12-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Subjects:
clitoral abscess
obstetrical surgery
Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/9072/23212_CE(Ra1)_F(Sh)_PF1(PC_AP)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf
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Summary:Acquired non-hormonal clitoromegaly is a rare condition and is due to benign or malignant tumours and sometimes idiopathic. Few cases of clitoral abscesses have been reported after female circumcision. We hereby report a case of clitoral abscess causing acquired clitoromegaly following an obstetrical surgery.
ISSN:2249-782X
0973-709X

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