Circumcision Preceded Epidermoid Cysts of the Penis in a Nigerian Ethnic Group
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Circumcision is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures [1]. What about the Ibos or Igbos, one of the main ethnic groups in Nigeria!? In this context, Basden [2] a British anthropologist, lived among them for many years. His researches showed that this group has similarities with the Hebrews. Indeed, he wrote that “Ibos” is a shortened form of “Hebrews”! Of their listed similarities, a notable one is the 8th day circumcision of the infant male.
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A huge penile mass which turned out to be an epidermoid inclusion cyst.
Received February 2008 Accepted July 2008 INTRODUCTION Congenital epidermoid cysts may form along the median raphe of the penis on the penile shaft or the glans.(1) Epidermal inclusion cysts may develop after circumcision, repair of hypospadias, or other types of penile surgery when islands of epithelium are left behind in the subcutaneous tissue. These cystic lesions should be treated by simpl...
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