A 35-year-old woman was seen by her gynecologist complaining of a swelling in the genital region. On examination, a tense cystic swelling was found beneath the posterior two thirds of the right labium majus and minus. A diagnosis of a cyst of the right greater vestibular gland (Bartholin's cyst) was made.
-The following statements concerning this case are probably correct except which?
A) The cyst of the greater vestibular gland is produced by the retention of secretion caused by the blockage of the duct.
B) Infection of the duct by the gonococcus is a common cause of the blockage.
C) Infection of the cyst may occur, forming a painful abscess.
D) The lymphatic drainage of this area is into the lateral group of superficial inguinal nodes.
E) A small tender swelling was detected below and medial to the inguinal ligament.
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