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Vulvar Abscess(Labial Abscess)How to Say It: Vull-varr Ab-sess
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Cynthia M. Johnson, MA DefinitionA vulvar abscess is a buildup of bacteria and pus beneath the skin of the vulva. The vulva consists of the external genitals of a woman. It includes the mons pubis, labia major and minor, clitoris, and the urethral and vaginal openings.
CausesThis problem is caused by a bacterial infection. The infection may happen from:
Risk FactorsThings that may the risk of this problem are: SymptomsProblems may be:
DiagnosisThe doctor will ask about your symptoms and health history. A physical exam will be done. Fluids from the abscess may be tested. TreatmentSmaller abscesses may get better or drain on their own. Treatment may include:
Some people may need surgery to open and drain a large abscess. PreventionTo lower the risk of this problem:
RESOURCES:American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists http://www.acog.org Family Doctor—American Academy of Family Physicians ...(Click grey area to select URL) http://www.familydoctor.org CANADIAN RESOURCES:Health Canada https://www.canada.ca The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada http://sogc.org References:Abscess. NHS Choices website. Available at: ...(Click grey area to select URL) Accessed October 28, 2020. Abscesses. The Royal Women’s Hospital website. Available at: https://www.thewomens.org.au/health-information/vulva-vagina/vulva-vagina-problems/abscesses. Accessed October 28, 2020.
Bartholin gland cyst. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at:
https://www.dynamed.com/condition/bartholin-gland-cyst-and-abscess. Accessed October 28, 2020.
Lee MY, Dalpiaz A, et al. Clinical Pathology of Bartholin's Glands: A Review of the Literature. Curr Urol. 2015 May;8(1):22-25. Managing common vulvar skin conditions. Harvard Health Publications website. Available at: ...(Click grey area to select URL) Accessed October 28, 2020. Last reviewed September 2020 by
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