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Bartholin Gland Cysts and Abscesses

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Bartholin gland cysts are caused when trauma or inflammation obstructs the duct of the Bartholin gland, which normally secretes mucus near the hymenal ring [1]. Often asymptomatic, intermittent obstruction of the duct can cause the cyst to fluctuate in size. If secondarily infected, the cyst can become an abscess.

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  1. Department of Family Medicine, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Brody 4N-78, 600 Moye Blvd., Greenville, NC, 27834, USA

    Janice E. Daugherty

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Daugherty, J.E. (2010). Bartholin Gland Cysts and Abscesses. In: Sulik, S., Heath, C. (eds) Primary Care Procedures in Women's Health. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-76604-1_17

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