Bartholin's Cyst/Abscess

Question 1

what are bartholin’s glands?

Answer 1

a pair of glands either side of posterior part of vaginal opening

Question 2

pathology behind bartholin’s cyst?

Answer 2

glands become blocked and swell and become tender

Question 3

management for cyst?

Answer 3

will usually resolve by itself w conservative treatment (good hygiene, analgesia, warm compresses)

Question 4

what can happen to the cyst?

Answer 4

become infected –> bartholin’s abscess

will be hot, tender, red

Question 5

Mx of bartholin’s abscess?

Answer 5

• Abx
  
  • fluclox/ erythromycin/co-amoxiclav
• if it becomes v large or doesn’t respond- surgical incision & drainage