Abstract

SKENE’S GLAND CYST: AN UNCOMMON CLINICAL CASE

Sarah Talib*, Aziz Slaoui, Mariam Mahtate, Amina Lakhdar, Najia Zeraidi, Brahim Ghrab, Aicha Kharbach and Aziz Baydada

Abstract

Background: Skene's gland cysts, also known as paraurethral gland cysts are uncommon causes of interlabial masses. Diagnosis is usually clinical and is based on their location in relation to the urethra. Standard treatment protocol remains undetermined as such cysts are unusually encountered in uro-gynecologic practice. Case presentation: We hereby report an uncommon case of 40-year-old patient who presented with chief complaint of a superficial external dyspareunia. Examination revealed an enlarged right labium majus and a cystic mass adjacent to the urethra which was indicative of a skene gland cyst that was successfully managed by marsupialization. Conclusions: The diagnosis of a Skene’s gland cyst can be made clinically. Yet, a thorough uro-genital evaluation consisting of a complete physical and radiological examination is of paramount importance to rule out differential diagnoses. There is no clear consensus on their standard management; however, surgical treatment has been described as the preferable method in symptomatic cysts.

Keywords: Skene's gland, Cystic mass, Paraurethral cyst.