Bladder Sonography as a Method of Diagnosing Gartner Cysts: A Case Report

ABSTRACT Gartner cysts, also referred to as Gartner duct cysts, are congenital urogenital anomalies that result from failure of regression of the Wolffian ducts. These cysts are commonly located on the anterolateral wall of the vagina. The cysts tend to be less than 2 cm in size; however, there have been reports of cysts measuring up to 16 cm. These cysts are usually asymptomatic and are routinely found on gynecologic examination. Yet, if this condition is not properly diagnosed, Gartner cysts can lead to infection, bladder dysfunction, abdominal pain, dyspareunia, urinary incontinence, spontaneous hemorrhage, and even malignant transformations. Diagnosis of Gartner cysts is typically made clinically, with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) commonly used for further characterization of these cysts. This case report explores a scenario in which bladder sonography was used to diagnose a Gartner duct cyst.