Paramesonephric Mucinous Cyst of Vulva

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Contributed byMaulik P. Purohit MD MPHMar 31, 2018

The topic Paramesonephric Mucinous Cyst of Vulva you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Mucinous Cyst of Vulva.

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Mucinous Cyst of Vulva is a type of vulvar cyst that is filled with mucin (a type of mucous). It occurs due to blockage of a vulvar gland duct and is typically seen in adult women
Mucinous Cysts of Vulva are benign and common cysts that may involve the mesonephric duct (or Gartner ducts) remnants, Bartholin glands, or the Skene’s glands. They can also originate from the urogenital sinus remnants
A majority of these cysts are small and present no symptoms, while some may grow larger causing pain and discomfort. In some cases, the cysts may get infected resulting in abscess formation
Treatment course includes observation of the lesions in asymptomatic cases and surgical management, if necessary. In general, the prognosis of Mucinous Cysts of Vulva is excellent, since it is a benign condition

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