Bartholinitis involves inflamed Bartholin cysts and Bartholin abscesses. Both are common gynecological complaints, although abscesses occur more frequently than cysts [1]. Bartholin cysts are formed when the gland ducts are blocked, leading to swelling that is typically painless. Obstruction of the ducts is often precipitated by inflammation or trauma. Pain and dyspareunia may be experienced with an increased size of the cysts [2] [3].

Abscesses may arise as a complication of cyst infection or may occur spontaneously without prior pathology. The former differ from cysts in presentation, as they always cause pain. Typically patients may complain of vulval pain, which is amplified by certain daily activities such as walking. Some may also report the presence of a discharge associated with the cessation of pain. This is indicative of spontaneous rupture.

Physical examination of the vulva may reveal a unilateral labial swelling. In the case of an abscess, the mass is tender, and the surrounding tissue may also be inflamed and edematous. Some patients present with fever, although this is not common. Cysts may either be painful or painless. Ruptured abscesses may still be draining pus, which would be observed as a purulent discharge. Ruptured cyst discharges are non-purulent.

Bartholin abscesses can be caused by numerous pathogens, however, the most commonly cultured organisms are bacteria, of which the most common is the Escherichia coli species. The choice of antibiotics used depends on bacterial culture [4].

• Dyspareunia

  Pain and dyspareunia may be experienced with an increased size of the cysts. Abscesses may arise as a complication of cyst infection or may occur spontaneously without prior pathology. [symptoma.com]

  Symptoms of large cysts include vulvar irritation, dyspareunia, pain during walking, and vulvar asymmetry. Bartholin gland cysts may form abscesses, which are painful and usually red. Diagnosis is by physical examination. [merckmanuals.com]

  Most Bartholin's cysts do not cause any symptoms, although some may cause pain during walking, sitting, or sexual intercourse (dyspareunia). They are usually between 1 and 4 cm, and are located just medial to the labia minora. [en.wikipedia.org]

  Complications such as hematoma, dyspareunia and infection may occur [ 3 ]. [doi.org]

  The cyst is usually 1-3 cm in diameter and often asymptomatic, although larger cysts may be associated with pain and dyspareunia. [1, 2, 9, 10] Bartholin abscesses result from either primary gland infection or infected cyst. [emedicine.medscape.com]

In addition to a physical (pelvic) examination, pus cultures should be ordered to determine the causative organism. This will guide the treatment. Any vaginal discharges noted should also be cultured. In older women, a biopsy may sometimes be carried out. Screening tests for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are not routine but can be carried out in some cases.

Imaging techniques that can be used in the investigation are high definition ultrasonography, computed tomography (CT) scanning, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) [5] [6] [7].

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Such a treatment also requires coordination with the doctor. [tip10.info]

Treatment Because treatment should designate your attending doctor, here we consider the treatment of bartholinitis in the home. [medicalj-center.info]

Fourteen women who had marsupialisation were traced and none had suffered a recurrence six months after treatment. Conclusions: The WC is a safe and effective treatment for a Bartholin's abscess. [doi.org]

Treatment of a bartholinitis Treatment of a bartholinitis has to be carried out in a hospital under constant control of specialists. [en.medicalmed.de]

Review of the literature regarding etiology, clinical and pathological diagnosis, prognosis and treatment identified 18 journal articles and 6 books. [doi.org]

Prognosis If abscesses are properly drained and reclosure is prevented, most abscesses have a good outcome. Recurrence rates are generally reported to be less than 20%. [emedicine.medscape.com]

However, if the diagnosis of cancer is delayed, the prognosis can be poor. Pathology Obstruction of the distal Bartholin's duct may result in the retention of secretions, with resultant dilation of the duct and formation of a cyst. [aafp.org]

Review of the literature regarding etiology, clinical and pathological diagnosis, prognosis and treatment identified 18 journal articles and 6 books. [doi.org]

Etiology of Bartholinitis Bacterial infection with Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, E. coli or Staphylococcus aureus. Signs and Symptoms of Bartholinitis Unilateral enlargement of the vulva with redness, pain and fever. [urology-textbook.com]

Etiology Bartholinitis is inflammation of bartholin gland on both sides of the lower 1/3 of the labia majora. Its diameter is about 0.5-1.Ocm. The duct length is 1.5-2.Ocm. The gland's opening near the hymen is located inside the labia minora. [americandragon.com]

Etiology, Pathology Department of the disease caused by damp heat evil dipping vulva, and even then Yun poisoned pus. [acuherbxia.com]

Etiology is frequently polymicrobial, with Bacteroides spp. and Escherichia More Details coli being the predominant organisms while Chlamydia trachomatis has also been implicated as a cause of bartholinitis. [3], [4] We report here a case of Bartholins [ijpmonline.org]

Typically, this lesion presents as a gradually enlarging gland in an asymptomatic, postmenopausal woman. [3] Epidemiology Approximately 2% of women of reproductive age will experience swelling of one or both Bartholin glands. [11] Bartholin gland diseases [emedicine.medscape.com]

Epidemiology Bartholin's duct cysts, the most common cystic growths in the vulva, 4, 5 occur in the labia majora. 6 Two percent of women develop a Bartholin's duct cyst or gland abscess at some time in life. 6 Abscesses are almost three times more common [aafp.org]

Pathophysiology Bartholin glands are known to form cysts and abscesses in women of reproductive age. Cysts and abscesses are often clinically distinguishable. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Pathophysiology Cysts are common complications of the Bartholin's gland, affecting the ductal region due to outlet blockage [ 2 ]. When the Bartholin's gland duct orifice becomes obstructed, the glands produce a build-up of mucus. [doi.org]

Inflammatory edema may clog the duct cancer, preventing the release of purulent secretions, which, lingering in the channel, stretches it, forming a cyst (false abscess). [eurodoctor.ucoz.com]

Bartholinitis: prevention Naturally, like any disease, Bartholinitis is easier to prevent than to treat for a long time. And simple preventive measures gain the most importance in the time of a woman bearing a child. [en.medicine-worlds.com]

Both complications usually arise when there is an obstruction of the gland exit orifice that prevents adequate drainage of their fluids. [tabletsmanual.com]

Bartholin gland is responsible for the production of a special viscous substance that prevents dryness in the vagina. [brulanta.com]

Prevention The most important rule in the prevention of bartholinitis – is the observance of rules of personal hygiene. To do this, after sleeping and before and also after each bowel movement to wash the perineum and genitals with warm water. [medicalj-center.info]

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