The value of laparoscopy in the management of cystic paravaginal masses.
Gartner's duct cysts and unilateral hematocolpos are unusual conditions presenting as a paravaginal cystic mass. They are frequently mismanaged. Previous authors have cast doubt on the value of laparoscopy and have suggested that primary vaginal drainage is contraindicated. Laparotomy has been performed invariably. In our experience, laparoscopy and primary vaginal drainage has been a safe and successful method of treatment. Three recent cases are reported together with an earlier case.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003560:Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D006399:Hematocolpos / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D014623:Vaginal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D014928:Wolffian Ducts