Asymptomatic Bartholin Cyst: Evaluation With Multidetector Row Computed Tomography.
J Comput Assist Tomogr
; 42(1): 162-166, 2018.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The aim of this study was to determine the frequency, morphology, and attenuation characteristics of Bartholin cysts on multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) in asymptomatic women.METHODS:
A total of 3280 consecutive MDCT examinations were assessed for Bartholin cysts. The diagnosis was based on shape, contrast enhancement, and anatomical location. Age, laterality, size, and attenuation patterns were recorded. Scans from patients with paravaginal-related symptoms were excluded, and any available follow-up MDCT scans or magnetic resonance images were evaluated.RESULTS:
Asymptomatic Bartholin cysts were seen in 17 patients (0.52%) (mean age, 56 years). The mean maximum cyst diameter was 21.8 mm. High-attenuation cysts comprised 47% of cases, all in older (≥50 years) patients. Follow-up MDCT scans showed minimal changes over time.CONCLUSIONS:
High-attenuation Bartholin cysts are more common than previously thought and are usually seen in older women. The size and attenuation of Bartholin cysts show only minimal changes over time.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Glandes vestibulaires majeures
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Kystes
Type d'étude:
Diagnostic_studies
Limites:
Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Langue:
En
Journal:
J Comput Assist Tomogr
Année:
2018
Type de document:
Article