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Ultrasound Report Summary - Mrs. V. Vinoda, 61F
From Aditya Diagnostic Centre, Karimnagar | Report dated 10/08/2026
What the Report Says
A high-resolution ultrasound of the perineal region was performed. The key finding is:
Thick-walled cystic lesion (2 x 1.2 cm) with internal echoes in the right labia majora - Suggestive of infective etiology
What This Means
The ultrasound shows a cystic (fluid-filled) lump in the right labia majora (the outer tissue of the female external genitalia) with two important features:
- Thick wall - indicates inflammation or infection surrounding the fluid collection, rather than a simple benign cyst
- Internal echoes - debris or pus inside the cavity; on Doppler imaging (the color panel in the ultrasound sheet), there is peripheral vascularity (blood flow around the cyst wall), which is a classic sign of an inflammatory/infective process
Most Likely Diagnosis
The radiologist's impression - "infective etiology" - points most likely to one of:
| Condition | Key Features |
|---|---|
| Bartholin Gland Abscess/Infected Cyst | Obstruction + infection of the Bartholin (major vestibular) gland duct; common cause of labial cystic swellings; most frequent organism is E. coli, but can be polymicrobial |
| Labial Abscess | A distinct entity from Bartholin abscess - located in the labia majora itself; requires gynecologic consultation |
| Infected Sebaceous/Epidermal Inclusion Cyst | Blocked sebaceous gland that becomes secondarily infected |
In a 61-year-old postmenopausal woman, Bartholin glands typically involute with age, so an infected epidermal/sebaceous inclusion cyst or a labial abscess is also quite possible. The referral by a General Surgeon further suggests this is likely a labial abscess (not strictly a Bartholin gland cyst, which sits more posteriorly at the vestibule).
Clinical Significance
- The 2 x 1.2 cm size is relatively small but thick-walled with internal pus - this is a well-defined, walled-off collection, which typically means it is ripe for drainage
- Muscles and bone (bony cortex) are normal - no deep spread of infection
- Standard management includes incision and drainage, wound culture, and antibiotics if systemic symptoms are present
What To Do Next
The report specifically advises "Clinical Correlation & Follow Up" - meaning the treating surgeon (Dr. Adepu Sailaja) should:
- Examine the lesion for tenderness, fluctuance, and redness
- Decide on incision and drainage if the lesion is fluctuant
- Send pus for culture and sensitivity to guide antibiotic therapy
- Rule out any underlying cause (e.g., abscess secondary to hidradenitis suppurativa in older women)
Important note: This is a radiological interpretation. The treating physician's clinical examination and judgment take priority in making the final management decision. Please consult Dr. Adepu Sailaja with this report.
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