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[Paravaginal abscess in pregnancy].

U Hasbargen1, P Hillemanns, J Scheidler

  • 1Klinikum der Universität München, Klinik und Poliklinik für Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe - Grosshadern. hasbargen@gyn.uni-muenchen.de

Zentralblatt Fur Gynakologie
|December 26, 2001
PubMed
Summary

A rare paravaginal abscess in pregnancy, caused by an infected Gartner's duct cyst, was successfully treated with transvaginal drainage. This allowed for an uneventful pregnancy and vaginal delivery, avoiding termination.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Radiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Context:

  • Paravaginal abscesses are uncommon during pregnancy.
  • Gartner's duct cysts can become infected, leading to abscess formation.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate management.

Purpose:

  • To report the diagnosis and management of an infected Gartner's duct cyst presenting as a paravaginal abscess during pregnancy.
  • To highlight the utility of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in diagnosing pelvic masses during pregnancy.
  • To demonstrate a successful conservative treatment approach without pregnancy termination.

Summary:

  • A pregnant patient presented with symptoms of infection and a painful paravaginal mass.
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) was essential in diagnosing a paravaginal abscess secondary to an infected Gartner's duct cyst.

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  • Transvaginal drainage of the abscess led to a successful pregnancy outcome with vaginal delivery.

    • Impact:

    • This case illustrates that paravaginal abscesses in pregnancy can be managed conservatively.
    • MRI provides valuable preoperative planning for pelvic abscesses extending beyond the vaginal walls.
    • Successful treatment preserves the pregnancy and avoids the need for invasive surgical interventions.