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  • Title: Skene's glands abscess an overlooked diagnosis in acute lower urinary symptoms.
    Author: Tamburrini S, Vascone C, Marrone V, Catalano M, Biondo DD, Gallo L, Quassone P, Lugarà M, Coppola MG, De Simone F, Napodano G.
    Journal: Radiol Case Rep; 2021 Dec; 16(12):3751-3756. PubMed ID: 34630812.
    Abstract:
    Skenitis refers to the infection of the Skene's glands. Skene's glands are paraurethral glands localized on the upper wall of the vagina. The diagnosis of Skene's glands abscess or infection is usually made based on the history and physical examination, but half of women with para-urethral gland symptoms present with non-palpable lesions and necessitate further evaluation with imaging. Patients may present with chronic urethral pain, recurrent urinary tract infections, unexplained dyspareunia, and dysuria. At imaging Skene's glands are typically located on the anterior vaginal wall, at symphysis level and paramedian to urethra. Clinicians should consider Skenitis in the differential diagnosis of lower urinary tract symptoms. We report a case of a 48-year-old woman with acute lower urinary tract symptoms with a final diagnosis of Skene's glands abscess.
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