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Question: I have a mass in my vagianal & anal wall, makes it hard sometimes to have a bowel movement. I've had it looked at but they don't seem to concerned at this point. I'm having a ultrasound done Monday on lower GI, liver etc. what are they looking for? what should I expect?
Brief Answer:
Can be a cyst.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
A mass n the vaginal and anal wall can be due to-
1. Bartholin's Cyst - Is located midway of the labia, and protrudes into the vagina and causes discomfort.
Bartholin's cyst is formed when a Bartholin's gland is blocked, causing a fluid-filled cyst to develop. Bartholin's cyst is not an infection, although it can be caused by an infection, inflammation, or physical blockage (mucus or other impediment) to the Bartholin's ducts (tubes which lead from the glands to the vulva).
If infection sets in, the result is a Bartholin's abscess. If the infection is severe or repeated a surgical procedure known as marsupialization may be required to stop further recurrences.
2. Infected hair follicles - can form small absesses, which can cause a small swelling, but they are associated with redness and throbbing pain.
Ultrasound examination will be able to pick up either of these condition. However proper diagnosis requires a proper physical examination of the swelling and FNAC. You might consult a gynaecologist who can examine and then decide on the appropriate treatment.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Can be a cyst.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
A mass n the vaginal and anal wall can be due to-
1. Bartholin's Cyst - Is located midway of the labia, and protrudes into the vagina and causes discomfort.
Bartholin's cyst is formed when a Bartholin's gland is blocked, causing a fluid-filled cyst to develop. Bartholin's cyst is not an infection, although it can be caused by an infection, inflammation, or physical blockage (mucus or other impediment) to the Bartholin's ducts (tubes which lead from the glands to the vulva).
If infection sets in, the result is a Bartholin's abscess. If the infection is severe or repeated a surgical procedure known as marsupialization may be required to stop further recurrences.
2. Infected hair follicles - can form small absesses, which can cause a small swelling, but they are associated with redness and throbbing pain.
Ultrasound examination will be able to pick up either of these condition. However proper diagnosis requires a proper physical examination of the swelling and FNAC. You might consult a gynaecologist who can examine and then decide on the appropriate treatment.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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