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What Causes A Lump In The Groin Area?

Posted on Thu, 11 May 2017

Question: I have had a lump about the size of a grape in my groin for about 2 months now, its tender and gets larger and smaller but hasn't gone away. An ultra sound showed a cystic appearing lesion that could be a hydrocele. I am now scheduled for an MRI. What does that information mean? What could this lump be?

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Respected XXXX, clinically Lipoma,not needed MRI presently

Detailed Answer:
Respected XXXX, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.
*Certain informations needed here alongwith question to evaluate more precisely
- any history of injury over groin / leg of same side
- clinical photograph of the swelling will be most helpful if available
- type , intensity , frequency , duration of pain
- overlying skin color ( if any change ) , temperature difference in comparison with rest body
- any discharge from swelling like pus / watery / blood stained material
- associated symptoms if any with swelling leg of same side or fever
- scanned copy of ultrasonography as an attachment
*Uptill your narrations & my evaluation,its Lipoma but would like to evaluate more thoroughly after
above details.
*I am sure we will be able to arrive at perfect clue soon.
Hope this clears your query.
Thanks for using Health Care Magic & keeping trust in our services.
Wishing you fine speedy recovery from the same.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (13 hours later)

-I did not have any injury to leg or the groin that I recall, but I am very active at gym and work
-I attached a photo I took myself
-It hurts if it is poked hard but not if gently touched, some occasional mild pain in thigh/groin but not sure if its related, wearing tight clothes like jeans seems to irritate it. Seems to get bigger/bother me more after being active all day rather than the morning but not always.
-No skin color or temperature changes
-No pus or discharge
-No leg swelling or fever
-I do not have a copy of the ultrasound

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Respected XXXX, hi it`s lymph-node/lipoma requiring surgery not MRI.

Detailed Answer:
Resepcted XXXX, Hi nice to get every answers with perfection from your side.
*Photograph reveals it as Lymph Node enlargement / Subcutaneous lipoma only.
*I strongly recommend you to get it Surgrically removed by Expert Consultant
Surgery in form of Excision & get biopsy of that to confirm internal contents.
*I strongly disagree for the need of MRI in your case.
Welcome for any further assistance.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (9 hours later)

I am fearful of resorting to surgery, is there any alternatives to reduce the size of the lump? Is this a risky surgery with a long recovery time? My job as a waitress requires me to be active physically and I am afraid of not being able to work for a long time. Is there a high chance of me having cancer?

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Respected XXXX,Lymph-node excision at convinience,not in emergency.

Detailed Answer:
Respected XXXX, Hi
*Alternatives to reduce size of the lump are only antibiotics ( in our clinic we
recommend Penicillin group according to patient sensitivity & clinical need )
for 10-14 days which is trial treatment & usually have very less chances of
reducing lump size as its already past 2 months.
*Surgery is not risky at all , it is a day care procedure done under Local
Anaesthesia , you can get home within 2 hours , can go back to work within 24
hours , no need of prolong bed rest at all.
*Don`t afraid of cancer at present dear . This is non-specific lymph node
enlargement mostly.
*Even for surgery it`s not emergency , you can take it on your own time ,just
watch for following signs in which you may require to take early decision :
- sudden increase in size of swelling , increased pain
- redness over that part , any pus discharge
- associated fever , anorexia , weight loss or any other systemic problem.
Hope this clears your further doubts precisely.
Welcome for any further questions or query else I request you to rate my
answer and close the discussion.
Regards take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy