Question 1

is a gartners duct cyst a reason to worry and should it be removed?

Accepted Answer

Don't worry: A gartner's duct cyst is a vaginal wall cyst that is generally harmless (benign).  The are usually easily treated by opening and draining, but if it is not causing you any discomfort, it would be worth watching and waiting.  If it causes you discomfort it can be treated by your ob-gyn.  In either case does not represent anything dangerous or bad, just unpleasant.

Question 2

gartner's duct cyst removal: are any incisions made in the abdomen or do they go in through the vagina? how long for healing? affect childbirth later?

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Vagina: This is a very simple surgery with only a vaginal incidion. The healing time is very rapid and should require no time off of work. It will have no effect on future pregnancy.

Question 3

what is a vaginal gartners duct cyst usually filled with, watery fluid or thicker mucin?

Accepted Answer

Gartner's cyst: This kind of cyst can be filled with either kind of fluid, and may rarely be infected.  It is a remnant of a developmental canal in early fetal life in females.  It is generally not harmful, but if painful and or interfering with normal or sexual function, see your gyn physician for an exam.

Question 4

what does an urachal duct cyst means and how is it cured?

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Remnant of the past: Long before we are born, we have a connection between our bladder and umbilical cord. It's a tube called the urachal duct. It shrivels away and becomes a tiny empty remnant of a duct as a baby develops and matures. In a few people, part of the duct remains and can have some fluid inside it... Which is called a cyst. The cyst may enlarge over time (sometimes get infected). Surgery removes the cyst.

Question 5

is a garters duct cyst a reason to worry & should it be removed?

Accepted Answer

No worries.: A gartner's duct cyst is a "left-over" from our development as embryos. They're benign fluid-filled cysts that may be seen along the side walls of the vagina. Generally, they don't cause problems. These can be left alone, and probably won't cause you any harm at all. Lgromkomd.

Question 6

can tear duct cyst cause headaches?

Accepted Answer

Tear Duct Cysts: A blocked tear duct from a sty or chalazion can be helped by applying warm compress 4 times a day. If the tear duct is blocked by something else, you will have to make an appointment with an ophthalmologist to, get it evaluated. Any such blockage can result in headaches.

Question 7

why does a thyroglossal duct cyst shrink?

Accepted Answer

Thyroglossal cyst: The cystic cavity may drain its contents to the skin at any time. This in effect may cause it to "shrink" although the cyst itself is still present and the abnormal tissue cavity will likely refill itself. Most of these aren't found until adult life, and most present as infections. This cyst can extend from the tongue down into the neck and must be carefully evaluated and possibly removed.

Question 8

how can you remove a thyroglossal duct cyst?

Accepted Answer

Sistrunk procedure.: Most patients are asleep for this surgery. An incision is made over the cyst. The cyst is removed plus its thin tract, which extends upward near the middle of a small bone called the hyoid, up into the deep muscles of the tongue. The central hyoid and a cuff of deep tongue muscle are removed to ensure the entire tract had been included. This method greatly lowers risk that cyst can reoccur.

Question 9

i'm sure i have a thyroglossal duct cyst..now what?

Accepted Answer

Cyst?: Make sure this is the correct diagnosis and see an ENT specialist

Question 10

what is involved with a thyroglossal duct cyst removal?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Usually an outpatient procedure that involves a midline incision. The cyst, it's tract, and the middle part of the hyoid bone are removed. (search the sistrunk procedure). Most patients do quite well with the procedure.

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