Bartholin Gland Cyst/Abscess Drainage


Description

Bartholin gland cyst/abscess drainage is an acute drainage of a symptomatic cystic dilation of the Bartholin gland.

Indications

Symptomatic cystic dilation or abscess of the Bartholin gland. Asymptomatic cysts in women younger than 40 years do not require treatment; in patients older than 40 years, biopsy is indicated. Mild Bartholin gland infections also may be treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics and frequent warm sitz baths.

Contraindications

Incomplete evaluation of the vulvar lesion, bleeding diathesis, known or suspected allergy to agents used (eg, latex, iodine), uncorrected coagulopathy.

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