Groin lump

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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W Y

Lymphatic system Swollen lymph nodes in the groin

Overview Treatment

Groin lump

Follow the therapy prescribed by your health care provider.

• There are groin lumps thatstay more than 3 weeks
• An unexplained groin lump is present

The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed.

Medical history questions documenting your symptom in detail may include:

• Time pattern
  • When did the lump develop?
  • Did it occur suddenly or develop slowly?
  • Is it always present or does it come and go?
• Location
  • Is it on one side or both?
  • How big is it?
• Other
  • Does it get larger when coughing or straining?
  • What is the sexual history (detailed questions may be asked)?
  • Has there been any unusual physical activity recently?
  • What other symptoms are also present?

The physical examination may include palpation (touch) of lymph nodes in the groin and elsewhere. A genital or pelvic examination may be performed. Diagnostic tests that may be performed include:

• Liver function tests
• Kidney function tests
• Liver-spleen scan
• Lymph node biopsy
• Routine blood studies such as a CBC or blood differential
• Test for syphilis, HIV, or other sexually-transmitted diseases

Treatments may include antibiotics. For a hernia, surgery may be recommended.

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