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Bartholin Gland Cyst (Nursing)

Karen Carlson  1 , Micah Wittler  2 , Chaddie Doerr  3
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Bartholin Gland Cyst (Nursing)

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Bartholin glands, also known as the greater vestibular glands, are a pair of 0.5 cm glands located in the lower right and left portions at the 4 o'clock and 8 o'clock positions of the vaginal introitus. The Bartholin gland is a mucus-secreting gland, which plays a role in vaginal lubrication. Bartholin glands are generally nonpalpable when not obstructed. Cysts and abscesses are often found after the onset of puberty and a decrease in incidence after menopause.[1]

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Disclosure: Karen Carlson declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Micah Wittler declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Chaddie Doerr declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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