Bartholin’s Cyst and Abscesses in a Tertiary Health Facility in Port Harcourt, South-South Nigeria
John C.O, Enyindah C.E and Okonya O
Research Paper I Published October,2015
Journal of Medical and Biological Science Research Vol.
1 (8), pp. 107-111
ABSTRACT
Cyst or abscess formations of Bartholin’s gland are among
common gynecological diseases in emergency departments in
both developing and developed countries. To determine the
incidence, risk factors and recurrence rate of women who
presented with Bartholin’s duct cyst and abscess in the
gynaecological department of University of Port-Harcourt
Teaching Hospital. A retrospective review of all Bartholin’s
duct cysts and abscesses managed at the University of Port
Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), Port Harcourt over a 5
year period (January 2009 to December 2013). There were 40
cases of Bartholin’s’ duct cyst and abscess out of 2901
gynaecology admissions, giving an incidence of 1.4%.
Thirty-eight patient’s case records were available for
analysis. Bartholin’s abscess was the commonest diagnosis;
occurring in 21(55.3%) of the patient within the study. Left
vulva swelling was the commonest presentation accounting for
71% (27). The identified risk factors included; recurrent
Bartholin’s gland swelling 14 (36.8%) of the patients,
multiple sexual partners 11 (28.9%), previous trauma to
mediolateral episiotomies 5 (13.1%) and previous history of
sexually transmitted infection 4 (10.5%). Bartholin’s gland
cyst and abscess are important common gynaecological
diseases which need definite treatment to reduce and prevent
recurrence. The patients’ life style and practitioners’ mode
of medical practice are known risk factors.
Key words:
Bartholin’s Cyst, Abscesses, Port Harcourt, Nigeria,
Recurrence and Marsupialization.
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