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Suggest Treatment For Lymph Node Swelling In The Groin Area

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Posted on Tue, 28 Jun 2016
Question: i have a fixed firm lymph in my right groin for 10 weeks it is now the size of a malteeser.
i have a history of breast cancer
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Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (58 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
less likely from breast cancer

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.

Groin nodes are uncommon in breast cancer but not impossible. But having only a groin node and nothing else is very rare in breast cancer. That's why the scan is important.

Sometimes groin nodes can enlarged due to unrecognized infection in lower limb or genital area. This is usually XXXXXXX and tender.

I would recommend a physical exam (probably done) followed by fine needle aspiration of the node if suspicious.

Hope this helps.
Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Lymph Node Swelling In The Groin Area

Brief Answer: less likely from breast cancer Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query. Groin nodes are uncommon in breast cancer but not impossible. But having only a groin node and nothing else is very rare in breast cancer. That's why the scan is important. Sometimes groin nodes can enlarged due to unrecognized infection in lower limb or genital area. This is usually XXXXXXX and tender. I would recommend a physical exam (probably done) followed by fine needle aspiration of the node if suspicious. Hope this helps. Regards