Endometriosis Presenting As Bartholin Gland Cyst

Abstract

We presented an extremely rare form of endometriosis presenting as a Bartholin gland cyst. A 39-year-old woman, gravida 2 para 2, experienced an enlarging mass of the left labium majus. Cystectomy was performed and histopathologic examination confirmed the presence of endometriosis. One year after operation, the patient is symptom free with no signs of cyst recurrence. Bartholin gland endometriosis should be kept in mind when women of reproductive age have a diagnosis of Bartholin cyst.

Keywords

• bartholin gland¸ endometriosis, vulva.

Bartolin Kisti Olarak Prezente olan Endometriosis

Abstract

Bu raporda endometriozisin son derece nadir görülen bir formu olan Bartholin bezinde prezente olan hali sunulmuştur. 39 yaşında,gravidası, 2 paritesi 2 olan hasta sol labium majusta bir şişlik ile başvurmuştur. Hastaya kistektomi yapılmıştır ve histopatolojik inceleme ile endometriozis varlığı tespit edilmiştir. Operasyon sonrasındaki bir yıllık takiplerde hastada nüks gelişmemiştir ve herhangi bir semptom saptanmamıştır. Üreme çağındaki kadınlarda Bartholin bezi kisti tanısı konulurken Bartholin bezi endometriozisi ayırıcı tanıda akılda tutulmalıdır.

Keywords

• bartolin bezi ¸ endometriozis, vulva.

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