Epidermoid Cyst of the Clitoris: A Rare Cause of Clitoromegaly
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Epidermoid cysts are slowly growing tumors that arise due to invagination of epidermis into dermis either spontaneously or following trauma. While common locations are the face, scalp, neck and trunk, external genitalia can also be affected with scrotal, labial or clitoral involvement. Clitoral location of this lesion may produce local sign of virilization in the form of clitoromegaly. This can cause significant parental worry and psychological disturbances in an older child. We report a girl with clitoromegaly due to epidermoid cyst.
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