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'''Clitoromegaly''' (or macroclitoris <ref>''Dorland Medical Dictionary'' [http://www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_hl_dorlands.jspzQzpgzEzzSzppdocszSzuszSzcommonzSzdorlandszSzdorlandzSzdmd_m_01zPzhtm#12508261]</ref>) is an abnormal enlargement of the [[clitoris]] (not to be confused with the normal enlargement of the clitoris seen during sexual arousal). |
'''Clitoromegaly''' (or macroclitoris <ref>''Dorland Medical Dictionary'' [http://www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_hl_dorlands.jspzQzpgzEzzSzppdocszSzuszSzcommonzSzdorlandszSzdorlandzSzdmd_m_01zPzhtm#12508261]</ref>) is an abnormal enlargement of the [[clitoris]] (not to be confused with the normal enlargement of the clitoris seen during sexual arousal). |
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Although Clitoromegaly denotes just a clitoris larger than expected (thus involving some uncertainty about what can be defined as ''normal''), it is commonly seen as a congenital malformation of the female genitals. |
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Clitoromegaly is commonly seen as a congenital malformation of the female genitals and in the most grave cases is a symptom of female pseudo hermaphroditism, since the large clitoris can be misguided as a penis. It is otherwise a rare condition (though acquired clitoromegaly can be associated with [[arrhenoblastoma]]). |
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In Atlas of Human Sex Anatomy (1949) by Dr. Robert Latou Dickinson, the 'normal' clitoris is defined as having a crosswise width of 3 to 4 mm. (0.12 - 0.16 inches) and a lengthwise width of 4 to 5 mm (0.16 - 0.20 inches). On the other hand in Obstetrics and Gynecology medical litterature a frequent definition of clitoromegaly is defined as when there is a CI of greater than 35 mm2 (0.05 inches2), which is almost twice the size given above for an 'average' sized clitoral hood. |
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In the most grave cases Clitoromegaly is a symptom of female pseudo hermaphroditism, since the large clitoris can be misguided as a penis (the different grade of masculinisation is commonly measured by the Prader classification ranging from '''1''': 'Female external genitalia with clitoromegaly' through '''5''': 'Normal male external genitalia'). |
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Clitoromegaly is otherwise a rare condition (though acquired clitoromegaly can be associated with [[arrhenoblastoma]]). |
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Clitoromegaly can also be acquired through excessive use of [[anabolic steroid]]s and [[testosterone]] supplements, both of which can cause an abnormal enlargement in clitoral size. |
Clitoromegaly can also be acquired through excessive use of [[anabolic steroid]]s and [[testosterone]] supplements, both of which can cause an abnormal enlargement in clitoral size. |
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Clitoromegaly (or macroclitoris [1]) is an abnormal enlargement of the clitoris (not to be confused with the normal enlargement of the clitoris seen during sexual arousal).
Although Clitoromegaly denotes just a clitoris larger than expected (thus involving some uncertainty about what can be defined as normal), it is commonly seen as a congenital malformation of the female genitals.
In Atlas of Human Sex Anatomy (1949) by Dr. Robert Latou Dickinson, the 'normal' clitoris is defined as having a crosswise width of 3 to 4 mm. (0.12 - 0.16 inches) and a lengthwise width of 4 to 5 mm (0.16 - 0.20 inches). On the other hand in Obstetrics and Gynecology medical litterature a frequent definition of clitoromegaly is defined as when there is a CI of greater than 35 mm2 (0.05 inches2), which is almost twice the size given above for an 'average' sized clitoral hood.
In the most grave cases Clitoromegaly is a symptom of female pseudo hermaphroditism, since the large clitoris can be misguided as a penis (the different grade of masculinisation is commonly measured by the Prader classification ranging from 1: 'Female external genitalia with clitoromegaly' through 5: 'Normal male external genitalia').
Clitoromegaly is otherwise a rare condition (though acquired clitoromegaly can be associated with arrhenoblastoma).
Clitoromegaly can also be acquired through excessive use of anabolic steroids and testosterone supplements, both of which can cause an abnormal enlargement in clitoral size.
This often occurs in Female to Male Transsexuals after a period of hormone replacement therapy, due to the increased amounts of testosterone in the body.
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External links
- E. Copcu et al. Idiopathic isolated clitoromegaly: A report of two cases. Reproductive Health 2004, 1:4 doi:10.1186/1742-4755-1-4
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