Anterolateral vaginal cyst in an adult woman: a rare case of Mullerian cyst

Ruchi Kalra; Rajesh Gaur; Maryam Ali; Nishat Ahmed; Bhumija; Sushil K. Sharma; Tonushree Purohit

doi:10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20253921

Authors

Ruchi Kalra Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, People College of Medical Science and Research Centre, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
Rajesh Gaur Department of Pathology, People College of Medical Science and Research Centre, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
Maryam Ali Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, People College of Medical Science and Research Centre, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
Nishat Ahmed Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, People College of Medical Science and Research Centre, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
Bhumija Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, People College of Medical Science and Research Centre, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
Sushil K. Sharma Department of Pathology, People College of Medical Science and Research Centre, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
Tonushree Purohit Department of Pathology, People College of Medical Science and Research Centre, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20253921

Keywords:

Mullerian cyst, Anterolateral vaginal cyst

Abstract

Mullerian cysts are of embryological origin and are usually found incidentally during delivery or a routine gynaecological examination. They remain asymptomatic unless they become large enough to cause heaviness or pressure on the surrounding structures, here we are presenting case of 29-year-old multi para (P2L2 both NVD) with 4×3 cm mass arising from the anterior vaginal wall. Complete vaginal cyst excision done. The cyst was filled with grey brown solid homogenous material and histopathology of ciliated columnar epithelium with squamous epithelium later on confirmed the diagnosis.

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