Skene’s gland cyst
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https://doi.org/10.52692/1857-0011.2024.3-80.41Keywords:
Skene’s gland cyst, paraurethral cyst, diagnosis, treatmentAbstract
Skene glands, also known as the paraurethral glands, are located inferolaterally on either side of the female urethra and are considered the female homolog of the male prostate, originating from the urogenital sinus. Skene gland abnormalities are infrequent and the incidence is unknown. The authors presented a clinical observation of a Skene gland cyst and a narrative review of the literature on this pathology.
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