PFD Week 2016-Surgical Management of a Gartner's Duct Cyst

Surgical Management of a Gartner's Duct Cyst

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In the video, a case of a large Gardner's duct cyst is described. The patient was a 44-year-old woman who had been experiencing a bulge in her vaginal area for 5 years, which was becoming uncomfortable and interfering with her sexual activity. The cyst, measuring 13 cm and located on the right side of the vagina, was confirmed through examination and a CT scan. The patient underwent surgical excision of the cyst, along with a total abdominal hysterectomy. Gardner's duct cysts are usually asymptomatic and small, but in rare cases, they can enlarge and cause symptoms. The surgical approach for such cases is controversial. The cysts are lined by cuboidal epithelium, and pathology confirmed the diagnosis. The patient recovered well after the procedure.

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Mamta Mamik, MD

Keywords

Gardner's duct cyst

large cyst

vaginal bulge

surgical excision

total abdominal hysterectomy