Gartner duct cyst: A rare differential of pelvic organ prolapses

Abstract

Gartner's duct cyst is a congenital, benign, usually small-sized and asymptomatic cyst arising from the remnants of the Wolffian duct. Larger cysts can cause dyspareunia, pelvic swelling and urinary symptoms.

Keywords

Gartner's duct cyst pelvic organ prolapse Wolffian duct remnant vaginal cyst cystocele

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