Bartholin's Cyst Flashcards
1
Q
What is Bartholin’s gland?
A
Glands located either side of vaginal introitus
Produce mucus for lubrication
2
Q
What causes a Bartholins cyst?
A
Blockage of the duct causes stasis and swelling
3
Q
What are features of a Bartholin’s cyst?
A
Unilateral swelling
Superficial dyspareunia
+/- vulval pain
4
Q
How is a Bartholin’s cyst managed?
A
Word catheter
- incision into cyst
- balloon inserted for 4-6 weeks
- allows area to heal
Marsupialisation
- GA
- incision into cyst
- hole sutured open
5
Q
What is a Bartholin’s abscess?
A
Infection of cyst
6
Q
What organisms can cause a Bartholin’s abscess?
A
E.coli
MRSA
STI
7
Q
How are Bartholin’s abscess managed?
A
Full STI screen
Same as cyst
Antibiotics
