bartholomews cyst

[rex140754]

recently had "marsupial" operation to remove one from my vaginal area
what is this type of cyst and can it be cancerous, nothin has been explained to me in laymans terms.
could you give me some information on this subject please?

[Kamal S Saini, MD, MRCP (UK), DM]

Hi,
Please let me know some more details of the left frontal lobe cyst. What is the exact language used in the MRI report?
Additionally, you must see your neurologist quickly.
All the best, and God Bless!

[staceysun]

i just had an mri done and the dr is sending me to nurologist,i have a cyst  on  my brain in the ffront right templle area,what are the causes of these and do i have to have it removed?im dizzy ,off balance and have severe headaches.

[Kamal S Saini, MD, MRCP (UK), DM]

Hi,

I think you are referring to Bartholin's cyst. (Did you confuse the name with St Bartholomew's Hospital?)

Bartholin's gland are normally found near the vaginal opening, and blockage of their duct may lead to cyst formation. If this cyst becomes infected, then one treatment option is "marsupialization". This strange-sounding surgical procedure (which involves the removal of a wedge of the cyst wall and stitching up the rest of the wall to prevent recurrence) is so named because the resulting opened-out cyst resembles the pouch of a kangaroo!

Bartholin's cyst is not known to cause cancer. Please relax.

Additional information may be available at the link below:
http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Bartholin's+Gland+Cyst

All the best, and God Bless!