Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Lump On Inner Thigh?

For the past few months, I have had a lump on my inner thigh in the bikini area. It is hard, and about the size of a dime. I never had any pain, tenderness, or discoloration of the skin associated with the lump. It s never become inflamed or hurt. You can t even really tell it is there unless you actually touch it. However, when squeezed, it does secrete either a white/pale yellow pus that is thin and watery, pus mixed with blood, or straight dark blood. There is no odor associated with it, and it has not gotten bigger or smaller. I just noticed it one day and started keeping an eye on it. Is this a cyst, or could it be something more serious?
Wed, 28 Jan 2015
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi, It sounds like a sebaceous cyst which can secrete whitish material maybe foul smelling also when punctured. But these swellings are usually painless and cause no problems unless infected or disturbed by handling or puncturing. If it seems to be a problem you should seek opinion of a Surgeon and get it removed if it bothers you.
But, do not worry it does not seem anything serious or cancerous.
However, the best person to say that would be the Doctor who can examine you.
Take care,
Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Lump On Inner Thigh?

Hi, It sounds like a sebaceous cyst which can secrete whitish material maybe foul smelling also when punctured. But these swellings are usually painless and cause no problems unless infected or disturbed by handling or puncturing. If it seems to be a problem you should seek opinion of a Surgeon and get it removed if it bothers you. But, do not worry it does not seem anything serious or cancerous. However, the best person to say that would be the Doctor who can examine you. Take care, Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India.