bartholin's cysts Flashcards
1
Q
bartholins glands
A
pair of glands at either side of posterior vaginal inroitus
produce mucus for lubrication
2
Q
bartholin cyst
A
when glandsb become blocked they can swell and become tender causing a cyst
3
Q
bartholin abscess
A
if cyst becomes infected
hot, tender, red, pus
4
Q
Mx
A
usually resolve
5
Q
Mx - incision
A
usually avoided as cyst will often recur
6
Q
Mx - abscess
A
antib
7
Q
surgical interventions
A
word catheter (bartholin’s gland balloon)
marsupialisation
