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What Causes Painless Swelling In The Upper Groin Area Spreading Towards The Thighs?

history:_ painless swelling right groin 15 days O/E a soft, tender swelling measuring 2.5 into 1 cm is present in upper anterior thigh region. Site:FNA from swelling upper anterior part of right thigh. purulent aspirate. microscopic examination:- smears stained for acid fast bacillus are negative. diagonosis :- abscess
posted on Sat, 22 Mar 2014
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Hi , As per your details you have an abscess which is pyogenic. In my opinion this could be either due to local abscess or coming from spine.
Ultrasound examination will be helpful in deciding the source.I am sure your doctor will decide on appropriate antibiotic for the same.
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What Causes Painless Swelling In The Upper Groin Area Spreading Towards The Thighs?

Hi , As per your details you have an abscess which is pyogenic. In my opinion this could be either due to local abscess or coming from spine. Ultrasound examination will be helpful in deciding the source.I am sure your doctor will decide on appropriate antibiotic for the same.