Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Have Lump Below The Clitoris In The Labia Minora, Tender To Touch. What Could It Be?
Question: I have a lump right below the clitoris in the labia minora on the right dide. Tender to the touch and the same color as the surrounding skin. Thought it could b e s bartholin issue but its too high. ..any thoughts?
Brief Answer:
MOST PROBABLY A BARTHOLIN'S CYST.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing to us.
The lump you describe sounds very much like a Bartholin's cyst.
It occurs medial to the labia minora, and can be situated high up abutting the clitoral area too.
Of course, a differential diagnosis ( other possibilities ) include -
1. Other inclusion cysts of the vulva.
2. Infected sebaceous cyst
3. Lipoma , fibroma etc ( benign swellings of the tissues within ).
However, the commonest possibility is a bartholin's cyst again.
Please visit a gynecologist anyhow to confirm and treat the same.
Take care, and feel free to discuss further.
MOST PROBABLY A BARTHOLIN'S CYST.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing to us.
The lump you describe sounds very much like a Bartholin's cyst.
It occurs medial to the labia minora, and can be situated high up abutting the clitoral area too.
Of course, a differential diagnosis ( other possibilities ) include -
1. Other inclusion cysts of the vulva.
2. Infected sebaceous cyst
3. Lipoma , fibroma etc ( benign swellings of the tissues within ).
However, the commonest possibility is a bartholin's cyst again.
Please visit a gynecologist anyhow to confirm and treat the same.
Take care, and feel free to discuss further.
Note: Revert back with your gynae reports to get a clear medical analysis by our expert Gynecologic Oncologist. Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Mohammed Kappan
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
