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Suggest Treatment For Lump In The Groin

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Question : Just noticed a lump in my groin overnight. Don't see any fluid but stinks to the touch. Left side of groin
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Soft tissues ultrasound can be done to diagnose it.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Can you please attach a photo of this lump?

Lump in the groin can appear due to inguinal hernia, enlarged lymph node or just a skin lesion.

Hernia usually gives pain when pressing it, coughing or lifting heavy objects. Can disappear when lying down.
Lymph nodes are usually hard, rounded and can be movable. Mostly are painless.

Skin lesion is usually benign. It can be a lipoma or sebaceus cyst. The second one can be painful when infected.

This is the best I can tell not being able to see it or examine it.

I suggest you to consult your doctor and have soft tissues ultrasound. This test is able to determine the nature of this lump.

Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Lump In The Groin

Brief Answer: Soft tissues ultrasound can be done to diagnose it. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. Can you please attach a photo of this lump? Lump in the groin can appear due to inguinal hernia, enlarged lymph node or just a skin lesion. Hernia usually gives pain when pressing it, coughing or lifting heavy objects. Can disappear when lying down. Lymph nodes are usually hard, rounded and can be movable. Mostly are painless. Skin lesion is usually benign. It can be a lipoma or sebaceus cyst. The second one can be painful when infected. This is the best I can tell not being able to see it or examine it. I suggest you to consult your doctor and have soft tissues ultrasound. This test is able to determine the nature of this lump. Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.