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Lee MY, Dalpiaz A, Schwamb R, et al. Clinical Pathology of Bartholin's Glands: A Review of the Literature. Curr Urol. 2015;8(1):22-5doi: 10.1159/000365683.
Lee, M. Y., Dalpiaz, A., Schwamb, R., Miao, Y., Waltzer, W., & Khan, A. (2015). Clinical Pathology of Bartholin's Glands: A Review of the Literature. Current urology, 8(1), 22-5. https://doi.org/10.1159/000365683
Lee, Min Y, et al. "Clinical Pathology of Bartholin's Glands: A Review of the Literature." Current urology vol. 8,1 (2015): 22-5. doi: https://doi.org/10.1159/000365683
Lee MY, Dalpiaz A, Schwamb R, Miao Y, Waltzer W, Khan A. Clinical Pathology of Bartholin's Glands: A Review of the Literature. Curr Urol. 2015 May;8(1):22-5. doi: 10.1159/000365683. Epub 2015 May 20. PMID: 26195958; PMCID: PMC4483306.
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Curr Urol. 2015 May;8(1):22-5. doi: 10.1159/000365683. Epub 2015 May 20.

Clinical Pathology of Bartholin's Glands: A Review of the Literature.

Current urology

Min Y Lee, Amanda Dalpiaz, Richard Schwamb, Yimei Miao, Wayne Waltzer, Ali Khan

Affiliations

  1. Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY., USA.
  2. Department of Urology, SUNY School of Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY., USA.

PMID: 26195958 PMCID: PMC4483306 DOI: 10.1159/000365683

Abstract

The Bartholin's glands are located symmetrically at the posterior region of the vaginal opening and play an important role in the female reproductive system. These two pea-sized glands are involved in mucus secretion and vaginal lubrication. Cyst formation in the glands is common and results from mucus build-up in gland ducts. It is important to monitor such cysts because they may occur in the form of carcinomas. Larger cysts and abscesses are found in the lower vestibular region and typically present with erythema and edema. Biopsy is an effective method for distinguishing between Bartholin's gland cysts and differential diagnosis. While smaller cysts may be asymptomatic and may be left untreated, larger cysts require medical attention. Several treatment options are available, including marsupialization and CO2 laser. Healing and recovery depend on the severity of infection and course of treatment.

Keywords: Abscesses; Bartholin's glands; Cysts; Female reproductive system; Vulval lubrication

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