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Large Cyst of Skene Gland: A Rare Perineum Mass

Authors :
Konstantinos Tzelepis
Konstantina Zacharouli
Athina A. Samara
Antonios Koutras
Emmanuel N. Kontomanolis
Konstantinos Perivoliotis
Efterpi Pavlidou
Sotirios Sotiriou
Source :
The Surgery Journal. :e71-e74
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
Georg Thieme Verlag KG, 2023.

Abstract

Objective In this report we present a rare case of a large cyst of Skene gland in a female patient with a palpable vaginal mass persisting for at least 2 years. Case Report A 67-year-old female admitted to the department of urology due to the presence of “a vaginal mass” for the past 2 years. A cyst of Skene's duct was suspected based on clinical manifestation and findings of magnetic resonance imaging showing an extensive cyst formation in the upper vaginal area and anterior to the urethra. Based on these findings, a decision for surgical removement of the cyst was made. The cyst was incised, drained, and marsupialized. The postoperative recovery was uneventful, and the patient was discharged on the second postoperative day. Conclusion High clinical suspicion is important to reach this rare diagnosis. Partial excision and marsupialization of the cyst is a simple procedure with low morbidity, without recurrence, and excellent results.

Details

ISSN :
23785136 and 23785128
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
The Surgery Journal
Accession number :
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