Marsupialization is a surgical procedure used to treat Bartholin’s cysts. Bartholin’s glands are tiny organs on the labia near the vaginal opening. The glands help provide lubrication for sexual ...

Marsupialization is a surgical procedure that removes cysts in a way that makes them less likely to return. Once the cyst has been opened and drained, the edges are sutured together to form a ...

When bacteria spreads to a cyst in one of the Bartholin’s glands, it can cause a buildup of pus and lead to an abscess. In most cases, drainage is necessary. The Bartholin’s glands are two small, ...

Marsupialisation appeared to be an effective treatment. Pogrel M A, Jordan R C K. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2004; 62: 651–655. Odontogenic keratocysts (OKC) have a well-known tendency to recur. Because ...

An oral mucous cyst, also called a mucocele, is a harmless swollen spot. It's a good idea to get it checked out, though, especially if it's bothersome. There are two types. Mucoceles show up on the ...