Adherencias del capuchón del clítoris al glande: una condición poco estudiada y poco examinada / Clitoral hood adhesions to the glans penis: an understudied and under-examined condition

INTRODUCCIÓN: El clítoris es una de las estructuras vulvares menos examinadas, pese a su relevancia en la vida sexual y sus importantes relaciones anatómicas. Las adherencias del capuchón del clítoris han sido descritas y clasificadas según la exposición del glande, siendo relacionadas con trastornos del deseo sexual. La inervación del clítoris depende de raíces de S3-S4, siendo posible que síntomas frecuentes del piso pélvico tengan relación con esta condición. Realizamos un análisis retrospectivo de pacientes de policlínico de piso pélvico entre noviembre de 2021 y abril de 2022. Se incluyeron 100 pacientes con adherencias al ingreso. RESULTADOS: Promedio de edad 45,8 ± 15,5 años. Las adherencias fueron el 19% leves, el 62% moderadas y el 18% graves. Los principales síntomas eran mal vaciado vesical (38%), dolor (28%), disfunción sexual (39%) y síntomas irritativos vesicales (43%); solo una paciente fue asintomática. El área visible promedio del clítoris era de 20,7 ± 13,7 mm2. CONCLUSIONES: Las adherencias del capuchón del clítoris son un hallazgo común, muchas veces no diagnosticadas, por lo que su evaluación debe ser parte de la exploración física. Pueden asociarse a sintomatología de piso pélvico.

INTRODUCTION: The clitoris is one of the least examined vulvar structures despite its relevance in sexual life and important anatomical relationships. Clitoral hood adhesions have been described in the literature, classified based on glans exposure, and related to sexual desire disorders. The innervation of the clitoris depends on the roots of S3-S4, and frequent pelvic floor symptoms may be associated with this condition. We retrospectively analyzed the clinical record of patients admitted to a pelvic floor clinic between November 2021 and April 2022. One hundred patients with adhesions at the time of admission were registered. RESULTS: Average 45.8 ± 15.5 years. Clitoral hood adhesions were mild (19%), moderated (62%), or severe (18%). The main symptoms were voiding dysfunction symptoms (38%), pain (28%), sexual dysfunction (39%), and irritative bladder symptoms (43%); only one patient was asymptomatic. The visible area of the clitoris was 20.7 ± 13.7 mm2. CONCLUSIONS: Adhesions of the clitoral hood are often undiagnosed, and its analysis should be part of the physical exam. Clitoral hood adhesions could be associated with pelvic floor symptoms.

True Hermaphroditism in a Goat – A case report

A four-month-old prepubertal female goat was presented to RVP IVRI Bareilly, with the history of an abnormal growth in the vulva. On clinical examination the growth was found as prominent clitoris, and two peanut sized soft structures were palpable at the subcutaneous in inguinal region. Transabdominal B mode real time ultrasound of inguinal region revealed testis like morphology and presence of uterus and ovaries structures subcutaneously. The case was subsequently diagnosed as hermaphrodism.

Complete corporeal preservation clitoroplasty: new insights into feminizing genitoplasty

ABSTRACT Introduction: 46,XX Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) remains the first cause of genital virilization and current surgical techniques aim to restore female aspect of genitalia while preserving dorsal neurovascular bundle but not at the expense of not preserving erectile tissue. We aim to report our experience with a new surgical technique for clitoroplasty, completely preserving corporeal bodies, neurovascular bundles without dismembering the clitoris, in four patients with over a year follow up. Materials and Methods: After IRB approval four patients with 46,XX CAH and Prader 5 and 3 external genitalia, underwent feminizing genitoplasty. Complete preservation of erectile tissue was accomplished without a need to dissect dorsal neurovascular bundle. Glans size allowed no need for glanular reduction and there was no need to dismember the corporeal bodies. Results: Four patients 12 to 24-months-old underwent complete corporeal preservation clitoroplasty (CCPC), mean age was 18.5 months, mean follow up was 10.25 months. Vaginoplasty was performed in all patients with partial urogenital mobilization (PUM) and Urogenital Sinus flap (UF), only one severely virilized patient required a parasagittal pre-rectal approach to mobilize the vagina. We had no complications until last follow up. Conclusion: To our knowledge, we are introducing the concept of CCPC without the need of disassembling the corporeal bodies, neurovascular bundle and glans. It stands as a new alternative for feminizing genitoplasty with complete preservation of erectile tissue and no dissection of neurovascular bundle. Although there is still lacking long-term follow-up, it represents a new step in conservative reconfiguration of the external virilized female genitalia.

Angiofibroma celular mesenquimatoso vulvar: reporte de un caso y revisión bibliográfica / Vulvar mesenchymal cell angiofibroma: A case report and literature review

Resumen: ANTECEDENTES: El angiofibroma celular (neoplasia mesenquitamosa) es un tumor poco frecuente conformado por células fusiformes y estructuras vasculares. Los angiofibromas celulares son neoplasias pequeñas, delimitadas, que pueden aparecer en mujeres de 40 a 50 años. CASO CLÍNICO: Paciente de 15 años, sin antecedentes patológicos de importancia para el padecimiento actual, que acudió al servicio médico debido a la aparición de una masa vulvar de crecimiento rápido, de 1 año de evolución. En la exploración física se observó una tumoración vulvar de 10 x 4 cm, en forma de herradura y en el contorno de la vulva se visualizó otra tumoración dependiente de la anterior, en el clítoris, de 7 x 5 cm, que simulaba un falo; ambas estaban adheridas a los planos profundos, sin causar dolor a la palpación, móviles, circunscritas, de consistencia blanda, con crecimiento de vello corporal en posición androgénica. Se llevó a cabo la resección del tumor; el procedimiento se inició con el acceso al labio mayor, sin afectar el meato uretral y el clítoris; se observó aumento de la vascularidad y la tumoración se disecó en su totalidad. El reporte histopatológico fue de angiofibroma celular. La evolución de la paciente fue favorable. CONCLUSIÓN: El angiofibroma celular de la vulva es una neoplasia mesenquimatosa con características clínicas, morfológicas e inmunohistoquímicas propias. El caso aquí expuesto es el primero reportado en una paciente adolescente.

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Cellular angiofibroma is a very rare tumor, it was described as a mesenchymal neoplasm, mainly made up of two components: spindle cells and vascular structures. Cellular angiofibromas are small-delimited malignancies and characteristically occur in women between 40 to 50 years of age. CLINICAL CASE: A 15-year-old female patient, with no pathological history of importance for the current condition, went to the medical unit due to the presence of a 1-year evolution vulvar mass, which was growing rapidly, 10 x 4 cm vulvar mass, horseshoe-shaped bearing the contour of the vulva, another tumor dependent on the previous in the clitoris area (7 x 5 cm), simulating a phallus, fixed to deep planes, not painful on palpation, mobile, circumscribed, of soft consistency, with growth of body hair in an androgenic position. In the surgical event, a tumor resection was performed, beginning an approach by the external part of the majors labia, respecting the urethral meatus and clitoris, an increase in vascularity was observed, dissecting the tumor in its entirety. The histopathological report was of cellular angiofibroma. The evolution of the patient was favorable. CONCLUSION: The cellular angiofibroma of the vulva is a mesenchymal neoplasm with the own clinical, morphological and immunohistochemical characteristics. The case presented is the first identity developed in an adolescent patient.

Granular cell tumour of clitoris: a case report

Granular cell tumour (GCT) is tumours showing neuroectodermal differentiation. It occurs mostly in the dermis and subcutaneous tissue and occurrence in the muscle layer is rare. The most common site is the head and neck region. It has been known to occur in the vulva, with clitoris being a very rare site. Granular cell tumours are slow growing tumours, which are mostly asymptomatic. We report a case of lump in the clitoris in a 42-year-old woman which was managed with surgical excision. Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of granular cell tumour. Very few cases of granular cell tumour of clitoris have been reported in literature till date. Although mostly benign, the differential diagnosis of granular cell tumour should be borne in mind by the clinicians in cases of clitoral lump.

Male pseudohermaphroditism with os clitoris in three dogs

Two American Cocker Spaniels and one Bichon Frise were presented to our veterinary teaching hospital with an enlarged clitoris. Diagnostic imaging showed that the structure was composed of bony material. Exploratory laparotomy revealed uterine-like structures and testes which had an epididymis unilaterally. Surgical removal of internal genitalia, gonads and protruded clitoris were performed well. Histological evaluation revealed; inactive testes, female internal genital tracts with ambisexual ductal remnants, and prominent ossification in the clitoris. All 3 cases were diagnosed with male pseudohermaphroditism. In author's knowledge, this is the first report in Bichon Frise dog with os clitoris and also, it describes not common cases in small dog breeds with os clitoris.

A new classification of labia minora hypertrophy and surgical methods / 中华整形外科杂志

Objective@#To introduce a method to classify the labia minora hypertrophy and to investigate its significance to the selection of surgical method.@*Methods@#From August 2014 to April 2018, 1 058 patients with labia minora hypertrophy were treated in the Plastic Surgery Hospital. According to the hyperplastic degree of the labia minora and praeputium clitoridis, the labia minora hypertrophy was classified to three types, namely simple clitoridis hypertrophy, simple labia minora hypertrophy and mixed type. For patients with simple labia minora hypertrophy, the methods of margin resection, or wedge resection or combination were applied. For patients with simple clitoridis hypertrophy, the reduction of clitoris hood could be performed. For mixed type, firstly the relationship of clitoris hood and labia minor should be recognized, then the appropriate surgical method should be taken.@*Results@#The age of the patients was 18 to 46 years (mean age was 25 years). 83 cases (7.8%) were simple labia minora hypertrophy. 25 cases (2.4%)were simple clitoridis hypertrophy. And 950 cases (89.8%) were mixed type. All the patients received appropriate surgical method to repair the malformation. All the surgeries were successfully performed and the cosmetic results were satisfying.@*Conclusions@#As the homologous tissues, whether praeputium clitoridis hypertrophy or labia minora hypertrophy could result poor appearance of female vulva. The concept of holism should be kept in mind when repair surgeries are performed. The labia minora hypertrophy was classified to three types and appreciate surgical methods were applied to repair the hypertrophy. The cosmetic result was satisfying.

The same-stage reduction plasty for labia minora hypertrophy with redundant praeputium clitoridis / 中华医学美学美容杂志

Objective To evaluate the clinical outcome of reduction plasty for labia minora hy-pertrophy with redundant praeputium clitoridis .Methods A total of 84 cases were included from June 2013 to December 2016 .Arc-shaped resection of labia minora and crescent resection of redundant pra-eputium clitoridis were the two essntial surgical procedure ,and 5-0 VICRYL Rapide was used for su-turing the incision .Results The 84 cases were operated with this mothod with satisfactory aesthetic result .Complications ,such as hematoma ,infection and poor wound healing ,were not observed .Ede-ma was resoluted after one to two weeks .After the reduction plasty of the labial labia ,the vagina and perineum were completely covered in the natural state ,without scar ,also the sensitivity of clitoris was improved due to the better expoure post-operationally .Conclusions The same-stage reduction plasty for labia minora hypertrophy with redundant praeputium clitoridis is a reliable and effective method . Both satisfactory aesthetic result and improved sexual sensitivity are achived ,without hematoma ,in-fection and poor wound healing .

Agenesia congénita de clítoris y labios menores en una niña de 8 años / Congenital agensis of clitoris and labia minora in 8-year-old girl

Resumen Antecedentes: La agenesia congénita del clítoris y los labios menores es una malformación poco común y los casos clínicos reportados en la bibliografía son escasos. Caso clínico: Paciente de ocho años llevada al pediatra por probable infección de vías urinarias por leucocituria. Le prescribieron un antibiótico y debido a que persistió la leucocituria le revisaron los genitales externos que se encontraron con enrojecimiento de los labios mayores y del vestíbulo vaginal, con leucorrea, sin clítoris ni labios menores. Conclusiones: Se trata de un caso de agenesia congénita de clítoris y labios menores que se suma a los escasos reportes de esta malformación.

Abstract Background: Congenital agenesis of clitoris and labia minora is a rare malformation, and clinical cases reported in the medical literature are scares. Clinical case: Female from 8 years of age, with suspicion of urinary tract infection by leucocyturia, before the failure of treatment with antibiotic and persistence of the leukocyturia, the external genital review, finding redness of labia majora and the vaginal vestibule and leukorrhea, but there no clitoris or labia minora. Conclusions: This clinical case of congenital and labia minora, joins the few scientific reports of malformation. Embryological review of how this anomaly is carried out is done.

Primer caso de hipotiroidismo congénito diagnosticado por el Centro Municipal de Pesquisa de Tacajó / First Case of Congenital Hypothyroidism Diagnosed by the Municipal Screening Center of Tacajó

El hipotiroidismo congénito es la deficiencia de hormonas tiroideas presente al nacimiento, con una frecuencia mundial aproximada de 1:4000; en Cuba es menor que 1 x 4 500 con predominio del sexo femenino como característica interesante. Se presentó una niña nacida a término en el Hospital Vladimir Ilich Lenin, Holguín, la cual fue remitida para evaluación endocrinológica como un caso sospechoso de hiperplasia suprarrenal congénita debido a que presentaba una hipertrofia del clítoris como principal hallazgo clínico. Los valores de 17-OH progesterona resultaron normales y a los seis días del nacimiento el Centro de Pesquisa Activa Integral de Tacajó del municipio Báguanos, determinó que el valor de la hormona estimulante de la tiroides determinado a partir de sangre seca sobre papel de filtro, resultó en el límite superior para esta prueba, lo cual fue confirmado por el Hospital Pediátrico Provincial, que obtuvo un valor similar para la detección serológica de la hormona estimulante de la tiroides, por lo que se llegó a la conclusión que la hipertrofia del clítoris observada en la niña era debida a un hipotiroidismo congénito. Luego de recibir tratamiento sustitutivo con levo-tiroxina, la niña ha llevado un desarrollo normal y se recupera satisfactoriamente.

Congenital Hypothyroidism is the deficiency of Thyroids Hormones at birth, with a global frequency of approximately 1: 4000; in Cuba it is less than 1: 4500. Female predominance is an interesting feature. A newborn baby girl who was born at Vladimir Lenin Hospital, Holguín, was referred to a pediatric endocrine evaluation as suspicious case of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), because the physical exam showed an evident clitoral hypertrophy. The serum concentration of 17-OH-progesterone was normal, nevertheless when baby girl was six days old underwent a neonatal screening by Municipal Screening Center of Tacajó and the results showed that TSH concentration measured in dry blood on filter paper was in the highest limit for this test. The case was confirmed in the Provincial Pediatric Hospital by serum TSH determination, whose concentration was highest for this test too. The findings showed that clitoris hypertrophy was associated to congenital hypothyroidism. The girl is undergoing medical treatment with levothyroxine at present, and she is recovering satisfactorily.

A Case of Granular Cell Tumor of the Clitoris in a Postmenopausal Woman

Granular cell tumor (GCT) is a rare soft tissue tumor that derived from Schwann cells. Most are benign, less than 2% are malignant and, in the malignant cases, the prognosis of survival is poor. Most of these tumors are less than 3 cm in size, and they are more common in black women. The disease usually occurs in the 40s to the 60s and occurs after menopause, but there are few cases reported in adolescence. A 45-year-old woman visited the outpatient clinic with a solid mass that developed 2 years ago and present to date on the left side of the clitoris. After complete resection, pathologic examination proved to be a granular cell. The patient has been living without recurrence for one year. We report the first case of the GCT of the clitoris in postmenopausal woman in Korea with a brief review of the literature.

Un réquiem al mítico punto "G" / A requiem to the mythical point "G"

Objetivo: revisar la literatura presente, respecto a la evidencia científica existente, en relación al punto "G". Materiales y métodos:Se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica en diferentes bases de datos electrónicas para identificar literatura relevante EBSCO, Elsevier, Interscience, Medline, Ovid, Pubmed, SciELO, Scopus (1950 al 2016), Cochrane Group (julio 31 del 2016) y libros de texto impresos, así como de revistas de sexología científica indexadas y sociedades sexológicas reconocidas como: Advances in Sexual Medicine, American Journal of Sexuality Education, British Journal of Sexual Medicine (BJSM), European Journal of Sexual Health, Sexology and The Journal of Sexual Medicine; tratando de encontrar la mejor evidencia científica existente en relación al punto "G".Resultados:Se revisaron 75 títulos, de los cuales 65 cumplían con nuestros criterios de selección, correspondientes a artículos de revisión, diseños de tipo transversal, casos y controles. El termino Punto "G", no es un término usado en la anatomía humana; y no existen imágenes anatómicas ni ecográficas de dicho punto, por lo tanto, el punto "G" no existe; y a pesar de ser ampliamente aceptado entre las mujeres, los estudios anatómicos, bioquímicos e histológicos no han demostrado su existencia. Conclusiones: La literatura muestra que la vagina no tiene ninguna estructura anatómica que pueda desencadenar un orgasmo; y así como las teorías que afirmaban la existencia del punto "G", por más de treinta años tuvieron su auge, hoy por hoy, la evidencia de su no existencia, también está cogiendo eco.

Objective: to review the present literature, in relation to point "G". EBSCO, Elsevier, Interscience, Medline, Ovid, Pubmed, SciELO, Scopus (1950 to 2016), Cochrane Group (July 31, 2016) and books Advances in Sexual Medicine, American Journal of Sexual Education, British Journal of Sexual Medicine (BJSM) ), European Journal of Sexual Health, Sexology and The Journal of Sexual Medicine; .results: 75 titles were reviewed, of which 65 met our selection criteria, corresponding to review articles, cross-sectional designs, cases and controls. The term "G" is not a term used in human anatomy; and there are no anatomical or ultrasound images of this point, therefore, point "G" does not exist; Anatomical, biochemical and histological studies have not proved their existence. Conclusions: The literature shows that the vagina does not have any anatomical structure that can trigger an orgasm; and as well as the theories that affirmed the existence of point "G", for more than thirty years took place its today, today, the evidence of its existence, is also catching echo.

Reduction Clitoroplasty with Preservation of the Dorsal Neurovascular Pedicle in a 6-Year-Old Female: A Case Report

A 6-year-old female presented to our hospital with clitoromegaly. On physical examination, she demonstrated evidence of precocious pubic hair and clitoromegaly. The relaxed clitoris measured 3.7 cm in length. Her uterus was undetectable on diagnostic transvaginal ultrasonography and abdomen-pelvis computed tomography (CT) with otherwise normal-appearing internal female genitalia. We planned reduction clitoroplasty with preservation of the dorsal neurovascular pedicle to maintain sensitivity of the glans clitoris. After surgery, the patient demonstrated good recovery. The parents of the patient were satisfied with the surgical results. The patient was discharged without complications on hospital day 6.

Nymphoplasty: classification and technical refinements / Ninfoplastia: classificação e refinamentos técnicos

BACKGROUND: Hypertrophy of the labia minora is a functional and esthetic problem that can have a significant impact on quality of life. Current surgical procedures are based on the excision of excess tissue and reconnection of the edges. However, anatomical alterations associated with labial hypertrophy such as hypertrophy of the foreskin of the clitoris are common, and, if not treated properly, may limit the results of surgery and cause esthetic and functional sequelae. The present report proposes a classification of the different types of hypertrophy and recommended treatments, and describes refinements in the labia minora reduction techniques. METHODS: A total of 20 female genital plastic surgery cases from the Center for Plastic Surgery of Brasilia and at Hospital das Forças Armadas from June 1999 to March 2008 were retrospectively reviewed. Patients were classified into three groups according to the degree and location of labia minora hypertrophy. RESULTS: The patients were satisfied with the esthetic results of surgery. No complications were reported, and all patients underwent surgery of the labia minora in accordance with the protocol proposed by the authors and based on hypertrophy type. CONCLUSIONS: The surgical procedures reviewed in this study were based on the classification of labia minora hypertrophy. Satisfactory esthetic and functional results were obtained, thus providing new methods for the surgical reduction of labia minora and foreskin of the clitoris without surgical stigma or reduction of sensitivity and no effects on sexual function.

INTRODUÇÃO: A hipertrofia dos pequenos lábios traz problemas estéticos e de comprometimento do comportamento íntimo e social. As técnicas existentes, via de regra, propõem excisão do excesso de tecido e reaproximação das bordas; entretanto, diferenças anatômicas são comuns e, frequentemente, observa-se hipertrofia do prepúcio do clitóris associada a aumento dos pequenos lábios. Essas alterações, se não tratadas adequadamente, limitam o resultado, podendo produzir sequelas estéticas e funcionais. Este trabalho propõe uma classificação dos tipos de hipertrofia, com tratamento diferenciado para cada um deles, além de refinamentos técnicos na abordagem da hipertrofia dos pequenos lábios. MÉTODO: Estudo retrospectivo de 20 casos de plástica genital feminina, realizada no Centro de Cirurgia Plástica de Brasília e Hospital das Forças Armadas, no período de junho de 1999 a março de 2008. As pacientes foram classificadas em três grupos, de acordo com o grau e a localização da hipertrofia dos pequenos lábios. RESULTADOS: As pacientes mostraram-se muito satisfeitas com o aspecto estético proporcionado pela cirurgia. Não foram verificadas complicações relacionadas aos procedimentos realizados. Todas as pacientes foram submetidas a tratamento cirúrgico dos pequenos lábios de acordo com o protocolo proposto pelos autores, baseado no tipo de hipertrofia. CONCLUSÕES: Os procedimentos cirúrgicos realizados, propostos de acordo com a classificação da hipertrofia dos pequenos lábios, permitiram a obtenção de resultados estéticos e funcionais satisfatórios, proporcionando à paciente oportunidade de redução do excesso dos pequenos lábios e do prepúcio do clitóris, sem criar estigmas cirúrgicos ou diminuição da sensibilidade, não prejudicando, portanto, a função sexual.

Tumor de la vulva, vulvectomía radical / Vulvar tumor, total vulvectomy

Los tumores de la vulva no son una rareza entre los cánceres que afectan a las féminas, pero tampoco son de los más frecuentes. Se presenta el caso de una mujer de 59 años, que en el año 2000 se le diagnostica carcinoma epidermoide del clítoris, en 2004 se vuelve a intervenir por recidiva tumoral, y en 2009 acude a nuestra consulta nuevamente y es cuando se decide realizarle vulvectomía y resección de vagina y todo el sistema ginecológico. Concluyó la intervención con una talla vesical extraperitoneal. El tumor se extiende hasta la porción inicial de la vagina y uretra. Se trata de un tumor maligno, bien diferenciado, que se ha comportado en una forma no habitual, con recidivas locales, cuando en apariencia el tumor había sido resecado en toda su extensión, y en esta última oportunidad, a pesar de ser un estadio avanzado, no hemos encontrado metástasis ni multicentricidad del tumor. La evolución posoperatoria fue sin complicaciones y se dio de alta al quinto día(AU)

The vulvar tumors are not uncommon among the different types of cancer involving females, but neither are the more frequent ones. This is the case of a female aged 59 that in 2000 is diagnosed with epidermoid carcinoma of clitoris, in 2004 is re-operated on by tumor relapse, and in 2009 she came again to our consultation and a vulvectomy, vagina resection and all gynecological system are carried out. Intervention concluded with an extraperitoneal vesical cutting. The tumor extends up to the initial portion of vagina and urethra. It is a malignant and well-differentiated tumor behaved in non habitual way with local relapses, when apparently the tumor was resected in all its extent, and in this last change, despite and advanced stage, there were neither tumor metastases nor multi-centralization. The postoperative course was free of complications receiving the discharge at fifth day(AU)

Tratamento cirúrgico da hipertrofia clitoriana / Surgical treatment of clitorian hypertrophy

Segundo vários autores, a hipertrofia discreta do clitóris está presente em 25%das mulheres. Quando o volume passa a incomodar no ato sexual, acompanhado ou nãode distúrbios psicológicos, as pacientes buscam inicialmente ajuda de ginecologistas ouendocrinologistas e não raramente são encaminhadas à cirurgia plástica para a resoluçãodos problemas. Método: Nossa experiência é baseada em 9 pacientes, durante 15 anos,portadoras de genitália ambígua, submetidas a tratamento cirúrgico. Foram selecionados3 casos para ilustrar os resultados obtidos com a técnica. Duas pacientes com hipertrofiaclitoriana do tipo II de Prader foram selecionadas; uma de origem adquirida na idade adulta,e outra de origem possivelmente congênita. A terceira paciente apresentava anomaliassexuais múltiplas, de origem congênita: agenesia de vagina, hipertrofia clitoriana, presençade ovários e testículos atrofiados, pseudo-hermafroditismo feminino, catalogada como tipoV de Prader. Todos os três pacientes foram submetidas a redução do clitóris pela dissecçãoda cobertura músculo-cutânea (desenluvamento) e sepultamento do corpo clitoriano porsutura. Resultados: Os procedimentos cirúrgicos realizados preservaram a estética e asensibilidade, com redução das dimensões do clitóris. Conclusão: Os procedimentos apresentamrelativa simplicidade, porém dentro de critérios

Moderate clitoris hypertrophy has been described in 25% of the women.When its shape and volume disturb at the sexual activity, combined or not by psychologicalproblems, initially patients search for help from gynecologists and or by endocrinologistsand not rarely are send to plastic surgeons. Our experience is based on 9 patients withambiguous external genitalia, submitted to these surgeries during the last 15 years. Threecases were selected to demonstrate the obtained results with the technique. Two femalepatients with Prader type II clitoris aspect were selected; one of them presents the problemat adult age and, in the other, the etiology was possible congenital. The third patients presentedhypertrophic clitoris combined with pseudo-hermaphroditism with ovarium, atrophictesticles as described in Prader Type V. Methods: The all three patients were submitted toclitoris reduction by dissection of the mucous-cutaneous covering and its excess buried bysuture. The third patient with pseudo-hermaphroditism had also neo-vagina reconstruction.Results: The surgical procedures preserved esthetic and sensibility, with clitoris dimensionsreduction. Conclusion: The surgical procedures presented moderate simplicity, but withinthe surgical criteria to preserve the functions and the external genitalia anatomy.

Leptin Enhances Nitric Oxide-Dependent Relaxation of the Clitoral Corpus Cavernosum

PURPOSE: The effects of leptin on female sexual behaviors are controversial, and studies on this topic are limited. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the direct effects of leptin on clitoral vasoreactivity in vitro and to determine the mechanism of action. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Isometric tension studies were conducted to determine the effects of pretreatment with leptin (10(-8) M) on the contractile responses of rabbit clitoral corpus cavernosal smooth muscle strips. The effects of leptin were assessed on precontraction induced by phenylephrine (PE; 10(-9)-10(-4) M) and KCl (35-140 mM). We also examined the effect of leptin on relaxation induced by acetylcholine (ACh; 10(-9)-10(-4) M), verapamil (10(-10)-10(-6) M), and sodium nitroprusside (10(-9)-10(-4) M) in PE-precontracted (10(-5) M) strips. RESULTS: Leptin enhanced ACh-induced relaxation in PE-precontracted strips. L-NAME pretreatment significantly reduced the effect of leptin on ACh-induced relaxation, whereas L-arginine potentiated the effect of leptin. Leptin decreased the KCl-induced contractile responses. Leptin increased verapamil-induced relaxation responses. The relaxation effects of leptin on KCl-induced contraction were inhibited by 10(-5) M methylene blue and L-NAME pretreatment. CONCLUSIONS: A high concentration of leptin enhances ACh-dependent relaxation in clitoral cavernosal smooth muscles. These relaxation effects of leptin may occur through an NO-dependent mechanism and voltage-dependent calcium channel blockade.

Neurologic Factors in Female Sexual Function and Dysfunction

Sexual dysfunction affects both men and women, involving organic disorders, psychological problems, or both. Overall, the state of our knowledge is less advanced regarding female sexual physiology in comparison with male sexual function. Female sexual dysfunction has received little clinical and basic research attention and remains a largely untapped field in medicine. The epidemiology of female sexual dysfunction is poorly understood because relatively few studies have been done in community settings. In the United States, female sexual dysfunction has been estimated to affect 40% of women in the general population. Among the elderly, however, it has been reported that up to 87% of women complain of sexual dissatisfaction. Several studies have shown that the prevalence of female sexual arousal disorders correlates significantly with increasing age. These studies have shown that sexual arousal and frequency of coitus in the female decreases with increasing age. The pathophysiology of female sexual dysfunction appears more complex than that of males, involving multidimensional hormonal, neurological, vascular, psychological, and interpersonal aspects. Organic female sexual disorders may include a wide variety of vascular, neural, or neurovascular factors that lead to problems with libido, lubrication, and orgasm. However, the precise etiology and mechanistic pathways of age-related female sexual arousal disorders are yet to be determined. In the past two decades, some advances have been made in exploring the basic hemodynamics and neuroregulation of female sexual function and dysfunction in both animal models and in human studies. In this review, we summarize neural regulation of sexual function and neurological causes of sexual dysfunction in women.

Neurologic Factors in Female Sexual Function and Dysfunction

Sexual dysfunction affects both men and women, involving organic disorders, psychological problems, or both. Overall, the state of our knowledge is less advanced regarding female sexual physiology in comparison with male sexual function. Female sexual dysfunction has received little clinical and basic research attention and remains a largely untapped field in medicine. The epidemiology of female sexual dysfunction is poorly understood because relatively few studies have been done in community settings. In the United States, female sexual dysfunction has been estimated to affect 40% of women in the general population. Among the elderly, however, it has been reported that up to 87% of women complain of sexual dissatisfaction. Several studies have shown that the prevalence of female sexual arousal disorders correlates significantly with increasing age. These studies have shown that sexual arousal and frequency of coitus in the female decreases with increasing age. The pathophysiology of female sexual dysfunction appears more complex than that of males, involving multidimensional hormonal, neurological, vascular, psychological, and interpersonal aspects. Organic female sexual disorders may include a wide variety of vascular, neural, or neurovascular factors that lead to problems with libido, lubrication, and orgasm. However, the precise etiology and mechanistic pathways of age-related female sexual arousal disorders are yet to be determined. In the past two decades, some advances have been made in exploring the basic hemodynamics and neuroregulation of female sexual function and dysfunction in both animal models and in human studies. In this review, we summarize neural regulation of sexual function and neurological causes of sexual dysfunction in women.

Quiste de inclusión epidérmico vulvar como complicación tardía de circuncisión ritual / Vulvar epidermoid inclusion cyst as a late complication of ritual circumcision

Presentamos un caso de quiste de inclusión epidérmico, como complicación tardía, en una mujer africana con antecedente de mutilación genital tipo II o clitoridectomía total, durante su infancia.

We report a case of epidermal inclusion cyst as a late complication in an African woman with history of ritual genital mutilation type II or total excision during childhood.