Dermoid cyst
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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.[1]
A cyst is described as "an abnormal closed epithelium-lined sac in the body that contains a liquid or semisolid substance."[2] 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.[3]
References
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El-Shazl M, Ghobashy, A, Allam A, et al. Penile Epidermal Inclusion Cyst. Case Rep Urol. 28 May 2012; 2012: [191343]. PMID. PMC. DOI. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
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(2003). Cyst
, The Free Dictionary. Retrieved 27 February 2022. - ↑ Osifo OD, Oriaifo, et al. Circumcision mishaps in Nigerian children. Ann Afr Med. October 2009; 8(4): 266-70. PMID. DOI. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
