The Rare Cause of Vulvar Pain After Oral Sex: Periclitoral Abscess
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abscess, clitoris, periclitoris, trauma, vulvar painAbstract
Clitoral abscess is a rare gynecological condition that causes severe vulvar pain. Very few cases have been reported in the literature. There are no guidelines available that include treatment protocols for this condition. Treatment may be either conservative or surgical. Most cases recover with a conservative approach. Surgical intervention is necessary in rare cases. In this case presentation, we discuss the conservative management of a perineal abscess that developed after oral sex.
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