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Vaginal Cyst

Health Encyclopedia: Vaginal Cysts

Definition

A vaginal cyst is a closed sac on or under the vaginal lining that contains fluid or semisolid material.


Alternative Names

Inclusion cyst; Gartner's duct cyst


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

There are several types of vaginal cysts, which can range in size from the size of a pea to that of an orange. Vaginal inclusion cysts are the most common. These may form as a result of trauma sustained by the vaginal walls or following an obstetric...

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Vaginal cysts
Inclusion cyst; Gartner's duct cyst Symptoms Vaginal cysts usually do not cause symptoms, although there may be a soft lump felt in the vaginal... Read more »
Vaginal cysts
Inclusion cyst; Gartner's duct cyst Prevention References Stenchever A. Comprehensive Gynecology. 4th ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby;... Read more »
Vaginal cysts
Inclusion cyst; Gartner's duct cyst Treatment Routine examinations and observation of the cysts (for growth or other changes) may be the only... Read more »
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