Bartholin Cysts and Abcess Flashcards
1
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Function of Bartholin glands
A
Production of mucus; moisturizes vaginal mucosa
2
Q
Location of Bartholin ducts
A
Posterior vaginal introitus
3
Q
Bartholin Cysts pathophysiology
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Blockage of duct due to inflammation or trauma
4
Q
Bartholin abscess pathophys
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Obstructed duct becomes infected
5
Q
Indication for Biopsy is mass at introitus
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- > 40y,
- Progressive solid painless mass at intriotus that is
- Not responsive to tx
- History of malignancy in labia.
6
Q
Treatment of Bartholin Cyst
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Sitz baths
7
Q
Treatment options for Bartholin abscess
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- Incision and drainage
- Word catheter Fistulization
- Marsupialization
8
Q
Differential in postmenopausal woman presenting with Bartholin mass
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Bartholin gland carcinoma
9
Q
Bartholin cyst differentials
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- Folliculitis
- Bartholin gland carcinoma
- Fibroma
- Inclusion Cysts
