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Question: I have been diagnosed with a urinary tract infection with a inguinal lymphadenopathy on the right side of my vagina. The UTI is subsiding as well as the i l. But the i l is still "popped out" with very little pain only when I push on it. It is diminishing in size but has been there for almost 4 weeks. It feels soft, not a hard ball. I do have a doctor appt scheduled, but my anxiety level needs to be delt with earlier. I believe it is caused by exposure to septic tank like semi-solids on my hands from cleaning a grey water home system tank (not sexual activity). I am 67 yrs old and have not had sex with my husband (or anyone else) in over a year. I am a generally very healthy person. Please tell me it may not be cancer.
Brief Answer:
FNAC / Biopsy
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Read and understood the history about your age, UTI, inguinal lymph nodes on right, tenderness, diminish in size but have been there for 4 weeks - feels soft - your thoughts about possibilities and so on.
I can understand the anxiety you may be in.
It may not be a cancer for the following reason:
- There is definite history of UTI
- It is there only for 4 weeks
- Soft and tender
- No history of any mass or ulcer or vaginal discharge that you have mentioned.
Please insist for ultrasonography guided FNAC to get a proper diagnosis; biopsy only if required to get or to rule-out the definitive diagnosis.
Internal examination by a Gynecologist and further tests as may be directed by your Doctors.
I hope this answer helps you to get a proper diagnosis, and get a proper further treatment. Please feel free to ask for more or if you need further clarifications or if you feel there is a gap of communication.
FNAC / Biopsy
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Read and understood the history about your age, UTI, inguinal lymph nodes on right, tenderness, diminish in size but have been there for 4 weeks - feels soft - your thoughts about possibilities and so on.
I can understand the anxiety you may be in.
It may not be a cancer for the following reason:
- There is definite history of UTI
- It is there only for 4 weeks
- Soft and tender
- No history of any mass or ulcer or vaginal discharge that you have mentioned.
Please insist for ultrasonography guided FNAC to get a proper diagnosis; biopsy only if required to get or to rule-out the definitive diagnosis.
Internal examination by a Gynecologist and further tests as may be directed by your Doctors.
I hope this answer helps you to get a proper diagnosis, and get a proper further treatment. Please feel free to ask for more or if you need further clarifications or if you feel there is a gap of communication.
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