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Abbreviations
- Gartner duct cyst (GDC)
- Gartner duct (GD)
- Wolffian (mesonephric) duct anomalies
Definitions
- Secretory retention cyst, remnant of embryonic mesonephric (wolffian) ducts
- Can occur anywhere along course of duct, most commonly anterolateral part of proximal 1/3 of vaginal wall
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Selected References
- Niu S et al: Gartner's duct cysts: a review of surgical management and a new technique using fluorescein dye. Int Urogynecol J. 31(1):55-61, 2020
- Matos J et al: Imaging of diseases of the vagina and external genitalia in children. Pediatr Radiol. 49(6):827-34, 2019
- Cope AG et al: Clinical manifestations and outcomes in surgically managed gartner duct cysts. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 24(3):473-7, 2017
- Davidson ERW et al: A Gartner duct cyst masquerading as anterior vaginal prolapse. Obstet Gynecol. 130(5):1039-41, 2017
- Shobeiri SA et al: Evaluation of vaginal cysts and masses by 3-dimensional endovaginal and endoanal sonography. J Ultrasound Med. 32(8):1499-507, 2013
- Surabhi VR et al: Magnetic resonance imaging of female urethral and periurethral disorders. Radiol Clin North Am. 51(6):941-53, 2013
- Dwarkasing RS et al: MRI evaluation of urethral diverticula and differential diagnosis in symptomatic women. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 197(3):676-82, 2011
- Chaudhari VV et al: MR imaging and US of female urethral and periurethral disease. Radiographics. 30(7):1857-74, 2010
- Bats AS et al: Malignant transformation of Gartner cyst. Int J Gynecol Cancer. 19(9):1655-7, 2009
- Dwyer PL et al: Congenital urogenital anomalies that are associated with the persistence of Gartner's duct: a review. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 195(2):354-9, 2006
- Macura KJ et al: MR imaging of the female urethra and supporting ligaments in assessment of urinary incontinence: spectrum of abnormalities. Radiographics. 26(4):1135-49, 2006
- Prasad SR et al: Cross-sectional imaging of the female urethra: technique and results. Radiographics. 25(3):749-61, 2005
- Hahn WY et al: MRI of female urethral and periurethral disorders. AJR 182:677-82, 2004
- Eilber KS et al: Benign cystic lesions of the vagina: a literature review. J Urol. 170(3):717-22, 2003
- Sherer DM et al: Transvaginal ultrasonographic depiction of a Gartner duct cyst. J Ultrasound Med. 20(11):1253-5, 2001
- Lee MJ et al: Large Gartner duct cyst associated with a solitary crossed ectopic kidney: imaging features. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 15(1):149-51, 1991
- Naisby GP: Gartner's duct associated with diverticulosis of the fallopian tubes. Clin Radiol. 38(2):207-8, 1987
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Gartner duct cyst (GDC)
- Gartner duct (GD)
- Wolffian (mesonephric) duct anomalies
Definitions
- Secretory retention cyst, remnant of embryonic mesonephric (wolffian) ducts
- Can occur anywhere along course of duct, most commonly anterolateral part of proximal 1/3 of vaginal wall
IMAGING
General Features
Ultrasonographic Findings
Radiographic Findings
MR Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Niu S et al: Gartner's duct cysts: a review of surgical management and a new technique using fluorescein dye. Int Urogynecol J. 31(1):55-61, 2020
- Matos J et al: Imaging of diseases of the vagina and external genitalia in children. Pediatr Radiol. 49(6):827-34, 2019
- Cope AG et al: Clinical manifestations and outcomes in surgically managed gartner duct cysts. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 24(3):473-7, 2017
- Davidson ERW et al: A Gartner duct cyst masquerading as anterior vaginal prolapse. Obstet Gynecol. 130(5):1039-41, 2017
- Shobeiri SA et al: Evaluation of vaginal cysts and masses by 3-dimensional endovaginal and endoanal sonography. J Ultrasound Med. 32(8):1499-507, 2013
- Surabhi VR et al: Magnetic resonance imaging of female urethral and periurethral disorders. Radiol Clin North Am. 51(6):941-53, 2013
- Dwarkasing RS et al: MRI evaluation of urethral diverticula and differential diagnosis in symptomatic women. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 197(3):676-82, 2011
- Chaudhari VV et al: MR imaging and US of female urethral and periurethral disease. Radiographics. 30(7):1857-74, 2010
- Bats AS et al: Malignant transformation of Gartner cyst. Int J Gynecol Cancer. 19(9):1655-7, 2009
- Dwyer PL et al: Congenital urogenital anomalies that are associated with the persistence of Gartner's duct: a review. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 195(2):354-9, 2006
- Macura KJ et al: MR imaging of the female urethra and supporting ligaments in assessment of urinary incontinence: spectrum of abnormalities. Radiographics. 26(4):1135-49, 2006
- Prasad SR et al: Cross-sectional imaging of the female urethra: technique and results. Radiographics. 25(3):749-61, 2005
- Hahn WY et al: MRI of female urethral and periurethral disorders. AJR 182:677-82, 2004
- Eilber KS et al: Benign cystic lesions of the vagina: a literature review. J Urol. 170(3):717-22, 2003
- Sherer DM et al: Transvaginal ultrasonographic depiction of a Gartner duct cyst. J Ultrasound Med. 20(11):1253-5, 2001
- Lee MJ et al: Large Gartner duct cyst associated with a solitary crossed ectopic kidney: imaging features. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 15(1):149-51, 1991
- Naisby GP: Gartner's duct associated with diverticulosis of the fallopian tubes. Clin Radiol. 38(2):207-8, 1987
