Baholin's cyst is caused by :

Ans. is c i.e. Gonococcus Baholin cyst It is the commonest cyst of the vulva.deg The cyst represents dilatation of Baholin glanddeg / duct as a result of fibrosis which follows either infection or trauma. It was formerly believed that the infection was invariably Gonococcaldeg but almost any organism can be responsible. Clinical features : It is often smalldeg, rarely exceeds size of hen's egg. It is painlessdeg, nontenderdeg and fluctuantdeg. Its origin is determined by its position - found on the posteriordeg and middle pa of the labia majusdeg and opens up the base of labium minus. Its inward projection makes the vulvar cleft "S" shaped.deg Complication : It can become painful after secondary infection. Treatment : Simple incision into the cyst followed by marsupilization of the of the cut edges of its wall to those of skin. Note : After menopause Baholin gland cyst and abscesses are uncommon and should raise suspicion of neoplasia.