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S Walker Nickles¹, Judith T Burgis, Seema Menon

¹University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29203, USA.

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

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Skene gland abscesses are rare in young girls. This case study shows that incision and drainage effectively treat vulvar pain caused by Skene gland abscesses in premenarchal children.

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Reproductive medicine
Pediatric gynecology

Background:

Skene's glands are homologous to the prostate gland, originating from the urogenital sinus.
Complications typically affect adults in their third and fourth decades; they are uncommon in premenarchal females.

Observation:

A 3-year-old girl presented with a 9-day history of vulvar pain.
Examination revealed an enlarged labium majus and erythema near the urethra.
An abscess of the Skene's gland was diagnosed under anesthesia.

Findings:

The Skene's gland abscess was treated with incision and drainage.
The patient experienced complete symptom resolution.

Implications:

Skene gland abscesses are rare in premenarchal girls.
Prompt diagnosis and surgical management, such as incision and drainage, can lead to successful outcomes for pediatric vulvar pain.
This case highlights the importance of considering Skene gland pathology in pediatric patients presenting with vulvar pain.