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What Causes Swelling Of Lymph Nodes On The Groin?
I have a swollen lymph node on my groin. I got a C.T. scan done several months ago, and the Doctor that seen me after said it showed no signs for worry. He said he could do a biopsy but since I have no other symptoms there was less than a 10% chance it was malignant. Well, it is still there after 6 months. Do you have any suggestions as to why?
Wed, 23 Sep 2020
Hi,
Lymph nodes are the tissue that fight against infection in our body. Normal nodes are less than half a inch in diameter. It may become swollen when there is infection due to bacteria, virus, fungal and even in cancer. The lymph nodes in the groin are called as inguinal nodes. Inguinal nodes drain the lower limbs, genitals and urinary tract. Skin infections, urinary tract infections and infections of the genitalia may be lymph node enlargement.
Cancer in the lower limbs, back and genital tumour may spread to the inguinal nodes. Usually there are groups of lymph nodes enlargement called as lymphadenopathy, in case of tumour. Solitary lymph node enlargement is insignificant. Biopsy is the best investigation to diagnose the cause. Management depends on the cause such antibiotics, antiviral, excision of the tissue, etc.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pradeepraj, General & Family Physician
Lymph nodes are the tissue that fight against infection in our body. Normal nodes are less than half a inch in diameter. It may become swollen when there is infection due to bacteria, virus, fungal and even in cancer. The lymph nodes in the groin are called as inguinal nodes. Inguinal nodes drain the lower limbs, genitals and urinary tract. Skin infections, urinary tract infections and infections of the genitalia may be lymph node enlargement.
Cancer in the lower limbs, back and genital tumour may spread to the inguinal nodes. Usually there are groups of lymph nodes enlargement called as lymphadenopathy, in case of tumour. Solitary lymph node enlargement is insignificant. Biopsy is the best investigation to diagnose the cause. Management depends on the cause such antibiotics, antiviral, excision of the tissue, etc.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pradeepraj, General & Family Physician
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