Chapter 89 Vaginal Cysts
INTRODUCTION
Description: Cystic masses in the vaginal wall are uncommon and may arise from either congenital (Gartner’s duct cysts) or acquired (epithelial inclusion cysts) processes.
ETIOLOGY AND PATHOGENESIS
Causes: Congenital (Gartner’s duct cyst or remnant, generally found in the anterior lateral vaginal wall), structural (urethral diverticulum, loss of vaginal wall support), acquired (inclusion cyst, >50% of cysts).
