A Gartner Duct Cyst Masquerading as Anterior Vaginal Prolapse. Issue 5 (November 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Davidson, Emily R. W.; Barber, Matthew D.
• Is Part Of: Obstetrics and gynecology. Volume 130:Issue 5(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-11
• Subjects: Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; 618
• DOI: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000002315
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0029-7844

Abstract

Abstract : BACKGROUND: Gartner duct cysts are embryologic remnants of the mesonephric ducts that may present as a vaginal mass or cyst. CASE: A patient was referred for surgical management of prolapse whose bulging anterior vagina was actually a Gartner duct cyst that required excision as a result of symptoms. Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging helped confirm the diagnosis. CONCLUSION: A Gartner duct cyst may present as a vaginal cyst that, if large, may mimic pelvic organ prolapse. The diagnosis should be considered when a patient's individual prolapse compartments are inconsistent or when physical examination is suggestive of another process. Abstract : A large Gartner duct cyst may mimic pelvic organ prolapse and should be considered in the differential diagnosis for a large vaginal bulge if physical examination findings are inconsistent with usual pelvic organ prolapse.