Epidermal cyst in an unusual site: A case report

Abstract

HighlightsEpidermal cysts can be located in any part of the body, though mainly on the face, torso, extremities and scalp, but they are rarely localized on the vulva.Most of the vulvar epidermal cysts described so far have been localized on the clitoris; and circumcision procedures and trauma have been demonstrated as underlying causes.Our patient, had not been previously exposed to trauma or undergone any surgical intervention.Vulvar epidermal cyst should be considered in the differential diagnosis of vulvar mass.

Clitorial inclusion cyst in an adult: a rare presentation

“…Children and adolescents are more often affected and in older patients the cause is usually traumatic, mostly seen in geographical areas where female circumcision is routinely practiced. 1,5,6,8 The delayed presentation is usually due to psycho-social inhibition on the part of females to seek medical aid. 7,8 Our patient had no history of preceding trauma and was suffering for 10 years before presenting to us.…”

“…Vulva is a rare site, however clitorial and labial cysts have been reported in literature. 1,2 A preceding history of trauma of some form is associated and very rare cases of clitorial dermoids without history of trauma have also been reported. 1,3,4 We present a case of inclusion cyst of clitoris in a middle aged woman, who had it for 10 years before presenting for relief from her symptoms.…”

“…1,2 A preceding history of trauma of some form is associated and very rare cases of clitorial dermoids without history of trauma have also been reported. 1,3,4 We present a case of inclusion cyst of clitoris in a middle aged woman, who had it for 10 years before presenting for relief from her symptoms. At the first visit, after gaining the history and following physical examination surgical treatment was advised and patient has been totally asymptomatic after removal.…”

Multiple Cysts Localized to the Vulva: A Case Report

“…3 Vulvar epidermoid cysts have been reported to be localized on the clitoral region (sometimes after female genital mutilation), labia majora and rarely on labium minus. 4,5 The differential diagnosis for papular/tumour genital lesions include cystic lesions (mucous cyst, cysts of the canal of Nuck, Bartholin´s cyst, Skene´s duct cyst), molluscum contagiosum, lichen nitidus, steatocystoma multiplex, milia, and calcinosis cutis. Other benign solid tumors, mesenchymal tumors, or malignant tumors of the vulva though rare, should be considered.…”

“…Other benign solid tumors, mesenchymal tumors, or malignant tumors of the vulva though rare, should be considered. 3,4 Steatocystoma multiplex is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by multiple dermal cysts that are lined by epithelium containing hair follicles and sebaceous glands. 6 Cases of sporadic steatocystoma multiplex and multiple primary milia confined to the vulva have been recently described.…”