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What Caused A Swollen Lump Just Above The Scar?

hi im 7wks post op tah, was healing well till i developed a lump swollen and hot just above a well healed scar, into 3rd wk, had antibiotics to prevent infection, Its still there causing a lot of discomfort, I have now developed a dark discharge and vaginal pain, whats goin on? answers would be great
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi! With such presentations in my clinic I must consider following reasona:

1. resistant infection/ sterile abscess or unhealthy wound closure/mal-alignment

2. suture granulomas

3. atypical mycobacterial infection

4. scar endometriosis

5. sinus formation due to uterine/abdominal wall continuous infection

Therefore, you must not waste your time and must see your surgeon for detection what exactly is going on...

I also suggest you to go for USG and a microbiological/cytological test like FNAC of the secretion for confirmation and to relieve your concerns!

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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Hi! With such presentations in my clinic I must consider following reasona: 1. resistant infection/ sterile abscess or unhealthy wound closure/mal-alignment 2. suture granulomas 3. atypical mycobacterial infection 4. scar endometriosis 5. sinus formation due to uterine/abdominal wall continuous infection Therefore, you must not waste your time and must see your surgeon for detection what exactly is going on... I also suggest you to go for USG and a microbiological/cytological test like FNAC of the secretion for confirmation and to relieve your concerns! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.