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Infected clitoral smegmatic pseudocysts
Aileen Abankwa1, Natalie Squires2, Amanda Leung2
1Urology and Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA aileen.baffo@gmail.com.
BMJ Case Reports
|January 9, 2026
Summary
Smegmatic pseudocysts can cause clitoral pain and sexual dysfunction. This case study shows conservative, non-surgical management, including expression and antibiotics, effectively treated a painful clitoral mass.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Urology
Background:
- Smegmatic pseudocysts are a known cause of clitoral pain and dyspareunia.
- Their presentation as a large, painful clitoral mass and non-surgical management are not well-documented.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the presentation and non-surgical management of a smegmatic pseudocyst causing significant clitoral pain and sexual dysfunction.
Main Methods:
- A case report of a patient in her 40s presenting with a 2-cm clitoral mass, pain, dysuria, and dyspareunia.
- Physical examination revealed a smegmatic pseudocyst, which was expressed.
- Smegma culture was positive for Pseudomonas aeruginosa, treated with levofloxacin.
Main Results:
- The patient's clitoral mass was successfully expressed, and pain resolved after a 7-day course of levofloxacin.
- The patient received counseling on hygiene and topical estrogen for prevention.
Conclusions:
- Infected smegmatic pseudocysts can be safely managed conservatively with expression and antibiotics.
- Conservative management reduces the need for surgical intervention.
- A thorough physical examination is crucial for diagnosing smegmatic pseudocysts.
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