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Nabothian cyst - Treatment

Treatment:

No treatment is necessary. Nabothian cysts do not cause any problems.

They do not go away by themselves, but the cysts can be esaily removed at the doctor's office using electrocautery or cryotherapy. This is rarely necessary.

Expectations (prognosis):

Nabothian cysts do not cause any harm. They are a benign condition.

Complications:

Rarely, cysts become so numerous or enlarged that the cervix becomes enlarged or blocked, making it difficult to take a Pap smear.

Calling your health care provider:

This condition is usually discovered during a routine pelvic examination.

Nabothian cyst

Reviewed last on: 5/12/2008
Linda Vorvick, MD, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine; Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Chief, Eastside Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Redmond, WA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Lentz GM. History, Physical Examination, and Preventive Health Care: General, Gynecologic, and Psychosocial History and Examination, Health Care Maintenance, Disease Prevention. In: Katz, VL, Lentz GM, Lobo RA, Gershenson DM eds. Comprehensive Gynecology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Mosby Elsevier; 2007: chap 7.

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