Bartholin cyst is an acute medical disorder that causes cystic inflammation of the Bartholin gland at the vulva region in females.
Bartholin Gland is located behind the bulb of the vestibule which is the erectile tissue of the female.
These glands are found on each side at 4 and 8 o'clock positions of the vaginal opening.
When stimulated the bartholin gland which is covered by the erectile tissue (the bulb of the vestibule) will produce a mucoid discharge through a 2 cm duct opening in the vaginal orifice lateral to the hymen.
This mucoid discharge acts as a lubricant during the sexual act.
Bartholin cyst occurs when the duct is blocked and forms a painless cyst occurring in the lower half of the vulvar wall.
Normally only 1 bartholin gland is affected, rarely two at the same time.
If infection is present an acute abscess results.
Bartholin abscess is the buildup of pus that forms a lump (swelling) in one of the Bartholin glands.
Bartholin cyst and abscess can be normally produced by the following:

1. When the duct of the Bartholin gland is blocked by dirt or dead cell or injury.
   The fluid which is produced by the gland then cause the gland to swell and forms a painless cyst occurring in the lower half of the vulvar wall.
2. A Bartholin abscess happens when a cyst becomes infected by a number of bacteria.
   These bacterial organisms may be:
   a. Sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea and Chlamydia
   b. Escherichia coli and other bacteria normally found in the intestinal tract
   Diagnosis is the painful swelling of the labia on one side, near the entrance to the vagina
   A painful swollen and red lump suggests that an abscess has formed
   Treatment of Bartholin cyst or abscess involves the following:
3. Small Bartholin's cyst:
   Sitz baths
   Soaking in warm water four times a day
4. Recurrent cysts or painful abscess
   a. Antibiotics
   b. Sitz baths

5. Bartholin's abscesses and cysts that is large and painful
   a. Incision and drainage of the abscess
   b. Another surgery called marsupialization creates a small, permanent opening to help the gland drain
   c. Excision
   This procedure requires excision of the Bartholin gland and surrounding tissue.
   This produce scarring and is seldom done.

   TABLE OF CONTENT
   Introduction
   Chapter 1 Bartholin Cyst
   Chapter 2 Causes
   Chapter 3 Symptoms
   Chapter 4 Diagnosis
   Chapter 5 Treatment
   Chapter 6 Prognosis
   Chapter 7 Vulvitis
   Chapter 8 Vagina Fistula
   Epilogue

   Autorentext

   Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
   He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
   Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
   Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
   He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
   He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
   Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
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   His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
   His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
   Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

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