Gartner cyst is an unusual type of lump that can appear in the vagina due to malformations of the fetus during pregnancy, which can cause abdominal and intimate discomfort, for example.
The developing fetus has the Gartner canal, which is responsible for the formation of the urinary and reproductive system, and which naturally disappears after birth. However, in some cases the Gartner canal remains and starts to accumulate fluid, resulting in the vaginal cyst that may not cause symptoms until adulthood.
A Gartner cyst is not serious and its development is usually accompanied by a pediatrician or gynecologist, however when growth is constant, it may be necessary to perform a small surgical procedure to remove it.
How to identify a Gartner cyst
Symptoms of Gartner cyst usually appear in adulthood, the main ones being:
- Pain during intimate contact; Discomfort in the intimate region; Lump in the genital region; Abdominal pain.
Usually the Gartner cyst does not show symptoms in the child, but in some cases the parents can observe the presence of a lump in the girl's intimate region, and should inform the pediatrician to diagnose the problem and start the appropriate treatment.
Also learn how to recognize other types of cyst in the vagina.
Treatment for Gartner cyst
The treatment for Gartner's Cyst can be done still in the maternity hospital by aspiration of the liquid or a small surgery for complete removal of the cyst.
When the cyst is only diagnosed in adulthood, the gynecologist may choose only to monitor the growth of the cyst. Treatment is usually indicated when the woman starts to show symptoms or complications, such as urinary incontinence or urinary infections, for example. Usually the doctor recommends the use of antibiotics, in case of symptoms of infection, and the performance of surgery to remove the cyst.
In addition, the doctor may recommend performing a biopsy of the cyst in order to rule out the possibility of vaginal cancer and confirm the benignity of the cyst. Understand how the biopsy is done.
