paraurethral gland; Skene gland

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Structure

Pathology

  • a cyst may form if a duct is obstructed, generally from infection
  • most cysts < 1 cm & asymptomatic
  • when enlarged, cysts may cause urethral obstruction or recurrent urinary tract infections or may cause an abscess[1]

More general terms

Component of

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Geriatric Review Syllabus, 10th edition (GRS10) Harper GM, Lyons WL, Potter JF (eds) American Geriatrics Society, 2019