Giant Gartner’s Duct Cyst Mimicking Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Rare Case Report
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https://doi.org/10.37275/bsm.v8i11.1109Keywords:
Gartner’s duct cyst, Misdiagnosis, Pelvic organ prolapse, Surgical excision, Vaginal massAbstract
Background: Gartner’s duct cysts are benign vaginal cysts originating from embryological remnants. While usually asymptomatic, larger cysts can mimic pelvic organ prolapse, leading to misdiagnosis and delayed treatment. This case emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis and appropriate surgical intervention in managing large GDCs.
Case presentation: A 43-year-old woman presented with a protruding vaginal mass, initially mistaken for pelvic organ prolapse. Examination revealed a large Gartner’s duct cyst on the posterior vaginal wall. Surgical excision and marsupialization were performed, confirming the diagnosis.
Conclusion: This case highlights the importance of thorough evaluation in women presenting with vaginal masses. Large Gartner’s duct cysts, though rare, can mimic pelvic organ prolapse, necessitating accurate diagnosis and appropriate surgical intervention.
Authors
- Citra Utami Effendy1*
- Sri Wahyu Maryuni2
- Veenda Herlyna Pertiwi3
- 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Riau/Arifin Achmad General Hospital, Pekanbaru, Indonesia
- 2Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Floor Reconstruction, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Riau/Arifin Achmad General Hospital, Pekanbaru, Indonesia
- 3Division of Anatomic Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Riau/Arifin Achmad General Hospital, Pekanbaru, Indonesia
Corresponding author Citra Utami Effendy — dr.citz@gmail.com
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