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An excision is typically necessary for both the purpose of diagnosing and treating the condition.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>We documented three exceptional instances with distinct histopathological diagnoses and varying presentations, as well as a consecutive series of five patients, including one Bartholin abscess and one labia major abscess.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>During the compilation of this article, we intended to show that vulvar masses can manifest in various forms. It is important not to overlook pathologies other than Bartholin cysts and abscesses, which are commonly encountered reasons for admission to gynecology clinics. 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