Bartholin Gland Cyst Flashcards
1
Q
patho
A
They secrete mucus and can become obstructed, leading to a cyst or abscess
2
Q
cxfx
A
pain, tenderness, and dyspareunia.
3
Q
Treatment
A
simple incision and drainage (I&D) should be done
4
Q
If they continue to recur, then
A
marsupialization should be done.
5
Q
fluid released should be
A
cultured for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis.
6
Q
Marsupialization is a form of ___ in which the cyst is opened and the cyst
walls are sutured to the ____.
A
I&D
vaginal mucosa
