A case of strangulation of the clitoris in an 8-year-old girl caused by a tight ring of cotton fluff is described. The condition is analogous to ring constriction (hair-thread Tourniquet syndrome) of the digits, toes, or penis. Treatment involves prompt removal of the constricting band under general anaesthesia, and results in rapid resolution of the oedema and immediate relief to the patient.
Key words Clitoris - Strangulation - Ring constriction - Hair-thread tourniquet syndrome