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A '''dermoid cyst''' is a cyst of the [[skin]] that | A '''dermoid cyst''' is a cyst of the [[skin]] that uncommonly occurs at the site of the [[circumcision]] wound as it heals. It is a complication of male circumcision.<ref>{{REFjournal | ||
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}}</ref> There are many types of cysts. Most are benign. | }}</ref> There are many types of cysts. Most are benign. | ||
Dermoid cysts secondary to circumcision may be less uncommon where traditional circumcision is practiced. Osifo & Oriaifo (2009) reported 10 cases of implantation cyst among 346 circumcised boys in Nigeria.<ref name="osifo2009">{{REFjournal | |||
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|title=Circumcision mishaps in Nigerian children | |||
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|journal= Ann Afr Med | |||
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|date=2009-10 | |||
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|DOI=10.4103/1596-3519.59583 | |||
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