Are there any other tests done to diagnose Bartholin cysts?

Are there any other tests done to diagnose Bartholin cysts?

In women older than age 40, healthcare providers may perform a test called a biopsy to rule out cancer of the vulva. During this test, your healthcare provider will remove a small sample of tissue from the cyst and look at it under a microscope.

A Bartholin gland cyst may need to be surgically removed if your healthcare provider feels it may be cancerous. It's rare for cancer to develop in the Bartholin gland, however, it's more common if you are over the age of 60.