Vulvar swelling

Although many women pay attention to the hygiene of their private parts in their daily lives, they still encounter many gynecological diseases. For example, lumps appear on the vulva, accompanied by itching. In this case, you need to go to the hospital for examination in time, but the most likely scenario is vulvar cyst. A cyst is a benign tumor. If it is confirmed to be a vulvar cyst, there is no need to worry too much.

Vulvar cysts are the most common tumors on the female vulva, and the cysts usually occur on both sides of the vaginal opening. The inflammation is caused by the invasion of pathogens. In China, the pathogens of this disease are mostly cocci, streptococci, Escherichia coli, and gonococci. In addition, there are anaerobic bacteria, among which Bacteroides are the most common. Because Bacteroides are normal parasites in the vagina, there are more chances of infection. Its formation is related to a pair of glands on both sides of the vaginal opening. This pair of glands is called "Bartholin's glands". The mucus secreted by them can lubricate the vaginal opening, making it easier for couples to have sex. Because the Bartholin's gland is only the size of a bean and the gland duct is long and thin, people usually cannot feel it. If the gland duct becomes inflamed, the opening of the duct is blocked, and the secretions cannot be discharged, a retention cyst will form.

It is worth noting that many patients do not seek treatment after being diagnosed with the disease. This is an extremely wrong idea, and neglect of treatment may lead to more serious consequences. Therefore, actively choosing a regular hospital for thorough treatment is the key to restoring health.

Vulvar cyst is composed of epidermis, and its cyst wall includes the spinous cell layer, granular cell layer and keratinocyte layer of the epidermis. Epithelial pegs can also be seen in the outer layer of the cyst wall. It is common to see aggregation of superficial keratinized cells in the cyst. When the cyst wall is cut, a grayish white bean curd-like substance appears, which is filled with keratin and arranged in layers. If it lasts for a long time and the pressure in the cyst is high, the squamous epithelium will be compressed into a very thin layer of flat epithelium. Sometimes a foreign body giant cell reaction is seen in the tissue adjacent to the cyst wall, which is caused by the rupture of keratinization.

Generally, there may be an acute attack after an inflammatory infection, which can be treated with antibiotics or drainage. However, this method of treatment is prone to recurrence, so it is necessary to find the correct treatment method for thorough treatment, such as local surgical excision.