Abscess of Bartholin gland

Description

A condition of the Bartholin gland, caused by an infection with a bacterial, viral, or fungal source. This condition is characterised by focal accumulation of purulent material in the Bartholin gland, located on either side of the vaginal opening. This condition may present with swelling on either side of the vagina, pain on sexual intercourse, or fever. Confirmation is by gynaecological examination.

Index terms

Abscess of Bartholin gland
Bartholin abscess
vulvovaginal gland abscess

Exclusions from above levels

http://id.who.int/icd/entity/877352786 – those complicating: abortion or ectopic or molar pregnancy
JA62 – Infections of genitourinary tract in pregnancy
JB0D.Y – Other infection during labour

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JB40 – Infections in the puerperium
01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases
05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes

Sibling codes

GA03.1 – Cyst of Bartholin gland
GA03.Y – Other specified diseases of Bartholin gland
GA03.Z – Diseases of Bartholin gland, unspecified

Foundation entity

Abscess of Bartholin gland – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/67978784

Part of: GA03: Diseases of Bartholin gland › 16: Diseases of the genitourinary system