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A groin lump is localized swelling in the groin area (where the upper leg meets the lower abdomen). It may be firm or soft, tender or not painful at all.
Alternative Names
Lump in the groin; Inguinal lymphadenopathy; Localized lymphadenopathy-groin; Bubo; Lymphadenopathy - groin
Considerations
All groin lumps should be examined by your health care provider.
Common Causes
Allergic reaction - Cancer
- Drug reaction
- Harmless (benign)
cyst -
Hernia (usually a soft, large bulge in the groin on one or both sides) - Infections in the legs
- Injury trauma to the groin area
- Lipomas (harmless fatty growths)
- Sexually transmitted diseases such as genital herpes, chlamydia, and gonorrhea
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Swollen lymph glands in the groin area
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Groin lump Treatment
Review Date: 08/02/2009
Reviewed By: Linda Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
