What Causes Hard Swelling In Pubic Area?

Posted on Tue, 19 May 2015

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Question : I have a firm bump on the back of my pubic mound and I'm wondering if it's a swollen lymph node. Its very firm on the skin surface and seems to be imbedded in my skin. If I pull my skin it will move right along with it. Does this sound like a lymph node or something else?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
could be sebaceous cyst or lymph node

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Mr XXX

Going by description of the swelling two possibility that needs to be considered are either lymph node swelling or sebaceous cyst. Exact diagnosis will depend on clinical examination. Do send me clinical photograph for further assessment and advice.

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Dr Deepak Kishore Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon

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Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (7 hours later)

The photos may be misleading. I foolishly attempted to pop it and only blood and clear liquid came out, most of the skin irritation is due to that attempt. As you can see from the second photo the lump moves wherever I move the skin, it does not move independently. I also read that superficial groin lymph nodes are under the abdominal wall, this lump feels like it's right under the skins surface. Would that indicate it's something else?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is folliculitis

Detailed Answer:
Dear Mr XXXX

Thanks for providing clinical photograph. The lesion is due to folliculitis(infection of hair follicle). It is not common site for occurrence for lymph node swelling .

Local application of antibiotic ointment will be helpful.

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj